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Health Department urges public to get flu vaccines

WEBReading Time: 2 minutes The National Health Department has advised the public to get the flu vaccine to avert respiratory infections during winter.. Adults from the …

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Health dept confirms first case of COVID-19 EG-5 variant …

WEBThe Health Department is urging South Africans to get vaccinated. VIDEO: Wits Professor, Shabir Madhi explains the COVID-19 EG-5 variant: Author. Lebo …

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Vaccine hesitancy one of the global health threats: WHO

WEBReading Time: 3 minutes Psychologists say vaccine hesitancy stems from several factors including a lack of information as well as group thinking influence. The World Health Organization (WHO) says …

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Challenges of access to healthcare in SA 30 years after …

WEBThe Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko says public healthcare has made many strides in the last three decades. “As a member of the United Nations, …

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Eastern Cape government asks people to be vigilant …

WEBThe Health Department says that they are currently in discussions with scientists to gather more information about the variant, including its transmissibility and severity. According to the World Health …

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Advocacy groups want answers from Gauteng Health on …

WEBReading Time: < 1 minute Non-profit organisations Section 27, Treatment Action Campaign, and Cancer Alliance have given the Gauteng Health Department …

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Health advocacy groups march over cancer funds

WEBA coalition of health advocacy groups comprising Section 27, Cancer Alliance, and the Treatment Action Campaign will march to the Gauteng Department of Health …

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Mental healthcare access in South Africa very limited: WHO

WEBStatistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicate access to mental healthcare facilities in South Africa is limited to four beds per 100 000 people in …

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Eastern Cape Health Department on a HPV vaccine drive

WEBReading Time: < 1 minute The Eastern Cape Department of Health has initiated a large-scale vaccine campaign targeting young girls to shield them from …

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Citizen engagement in healthcare governance ahead of …

WEBBarriers and limitations of participatory governance in primary healthcare. Although the National Health Act stipulates the significance of community residents to …

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70% of South Africans experiencing high stress levels: Survey

WEBThe IPSOS world mental health survey has revealed that more than 70% of South Africans have endured stress levels that make them feel incapable of coping with …

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New HIV prevention injection now accessible to some South Africans

WEBProfessor of Global Health in epidemiology at Caprisa Salim Abdool Karim, says “We are still seeing about 1,3 million new infections worldwide and about half of all …

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Limpopo healthcare set to get massive boost with multi-billion …

WEBMeanwhile, Limpopo Health MEC Phophi Ramathuba says the central academic hospital will focus on specialised procedures. “When it is finally completed, we …

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Challenges facing Eastern Cape health system getting worse: Mkhize

WEBMinister of Health Dr. Zweli Mkhize says most challenges facing the Eastern Cape health system have been in existence since before the COVID-19 pandemic and …

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Health Minister to address issue of shortage of doctors

WEBHealth Minister Dr Joe Phaahla will be announcing his department’s plans to address the current state on the shortage of doctors and other professionals in the …

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Uganda reports increase in number of new COVID-19 infections: …

WEBUganda’s health ministry has warned of an increase in the number of new COVID-19 infections in the country. Health officials say the infection levels are similar to …

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Gauteng Health launches Psychiatric ward at Helen Joseph Hospital

WEBGauteng MEC for Health, Dr Bandile Masuku, says mental health care should be more community-based. He expressed this view at the launch of the …

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Gauteng Health raises concerns about rising food poisoning …

WEBThe Gauteng Department of Health has raised concerns about the alarming rise of food poisoning incidents, particularly affecting children in the province. This …

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Floods create health risks: What to look out for and how to avoid …

WEBNoncommunicable diseases: people with chronic health conditions may not be able to access health services or take the medication they need; Healthcare …

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Cyberbullying linked to depression, anxiety in teenagers

WEBIf not treated, poor mental health can lead to suicide. The organisation analysed a number of studies on the relationship between social media and teen mental …

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Brakpan residents lament deteriorating state of ambulance …

WEBHealth MEC in the province says due to the pressures on the service brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, they will issue municipalities with temporary licenses to …

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Eastern Cape Health department weighs in on Sizwe Kupelo's …

WEBThe Eastern Cape Health Department says it welcomes any move that promotes good and clean governance. The Department was reacting to the arrest of one …

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