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New COVID-19 variant discovered, public urged to vaccinate
South African Medical Association (SAMA) says a new COVID-19 variant has been discovered, EG. 5 last week Thursday. This variant…
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124 fake doctors arrested
The South African Medical Association says it’s concerned over the prevalence of illegal doctors in the country. Health Minister Joe…
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SAMA reacts to release of unplaced junior doctors
The South African Medical Association has slammed the Gauteng Health Department’s decision to release unplaced medical graduates from their community…
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Paediatric surgeon charged with murder & culpable homicide returns to court
Murder-accused paediatric surgeon Peter Beale was expected to return to court on Wednesday. In 2019, ten-year-old Zayyaan Sayed died following…
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Shortage of medical professionals straining quality of healthcare in SA
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has expressed concern over the shortage of medical professionals in the country, saying this…
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Serious shortage of nurses hits South Africa
South Africa, like the rest of the world, is currently facing a nursing shortage, says private hospital group, Life Healthcare.…
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SAMA slams govt for not hiring more doctors
The South African Medical Association says the government is failing health professionals. This comes after Health Minister Joe Phaahla’s admitted…
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Angelique Coetzee steps down as Sama Chair
Angelique Coetzee has stepped down as Chairperson of the South African Medical Association (SAMA). While she remains a board member,…
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SAMA reacts to Tembisa Hospital shooting
The shooting incident at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng highlights the poor security at the country’s healthcare facilities. That’s the view…
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SAMA threatens legal action over doctors unpaid salaries
The South African Medical Association is threatening to take legal action against the Health Department. More than 50 Gauteng doctors…
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SAMA supports revised COVID-19 contact tracing, quarantine & isolation protocols
SAMA supports Health Dept’s revised contact tracing, quarantine, isolation protocols. The South African Medical Association says it supports the Health…
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Get tested for COVID-19, even if you think it’s flu – says SAMA
Get tested for COVID-19, even if you have mild flu-like symptoms. That’s the advice from the South African Medical Association.…
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SAMA slams government for not budgeting for junior doctors
The government is once again being slammed for failing to plan places for junior doctors. The South African Medical Association…
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New Covid-19 variant omicron symptoms
Patients report tiredness, muscle aches, a ‘scratchy throat’, and cough. A South African doctor who raised the alarm over the…
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One COVID-19 dose not enough for health workers – Sama
Health workers will need a second dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, according to the South African Medical Association.…
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South African Medical Association wants boosters for health workers
The South African Medical Association is calling for COVID-19 booster shots for healthcare workers. Sama’s national chairperson, Dr Angelique Coetzee…
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COVID-19: Sama wants boosters for health workers
The South African Medical Association is calling for COVID-19 booster shots for healthcare workers. Sama’s national chairperson, Dr Angelique Coetzee…
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South African Medical Association asks for better security for healthworkers
The personal safety and security of health workers and patients remain unaddressed, particularly for those working in the public sector.…
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Over 50s to register for COVID-19 vaccine from 1 July
COVID-19 vaccine registration for people over 50 years of age will open on 1 July, and the vaccination rollout will…
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Gauteng temporarily suspends hospital visits
Visiting hours to all Gauteng public healthcare facilities have been temporarily suspended. The Gauteng Health Department says this is because…
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COVID-19: Concerns raised over vaccine rollout
The South African Medical Association says it’s worried about the private sector’s ability to vaccinate people quickly and effectively. Several…
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NICD: COVID-19 second wave difficult to handle in KZN
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said it’s become very difficult for KwaZulu-Natal to deal with the second wave…
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SA Medical Association wants SA to go back to Lockdown Level 2
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) wants South Africa to be taken back to level 2 lockdown, with particular restrictions…
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COVID-19: SAMA says Eastern Cape needs urgent intervention
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) says the Eastern Cape needs urgent intervention. SAMA says it is alarmed at the…
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Expect a second wave of COVID-19 infections – Sama gives warning
The South African Medical Association says the second wave of COVID-19 should be expected. While the association has welcomed the…
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COVID-19: South African Medical Association warns of bleak state of health facilities
The South African Medical Association (Sama) says health facilities in Gauteng are in a bleak state. The association warns defying…
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Medical association rejects hospitalising of COVID-19 patients
The South African Medical Association is rejecting suggestions to hospitalise all COVID-19-positive patients in the Western Cape. The association says…
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