Department of Health
Department of Health
Department of Health
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South Africa requires health forms for travellers from Ebola-affected countries
South Africa has introduced mandatory health questionnaires for travellers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as an Ebola outbreak continues to claim lives.
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Department of Health prepares for US Pepfar withdrawal
The National Department of Health prepares for potential US funding withdrawal for HIV/AIDS programmes, asserting self-reliance and continuity of services.
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Constitutional Court strikes down certificate of needs provision in National Health Act
The Constitutional Court has declared sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act unconstitutional, ruling that the certificate of needs provisions are irrational and unjustifiably limit the right to…
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Human-to-human hantavirus strain confirmed in cruise passenger
The Andes strain of the hantavirus that is transmissible between humans has been confirmed in a passenger evacuated to South Africa from a stricken cruise ship.
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Measles outbreak hits Western Cape as vaccination rates decline
Health authorities in Western Cape address a measles outbreak linked to declining vaccination rates, enhancing immunization efforts to protect children.
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South Africa receives breakthrough HIV prevention drug
South Africa has received its first shipment of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention medicine that could transform the country’s fight against the virus.
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Free State Department of Health faces R5,7 billion in outstanding medical claims
The Free State Department of Health faces R5.7 billion in outstanding medical claims.
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Three senior health officials suspended after R1 million fraud arrests
Three Health Department officials were suspended after being arrested for fraud related to service provider contracts, facing serious charges.
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DA calls for health department action as director-general arrested for fraud
The Democratic Alliance claims the NHI scheme is unviable after the arrest of health officials on corruption charges exceeding R1 million.
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Four children recover after suspected food poisoning incident in Eastern Cape
Four of the seven children admitted to Cecilia Makiwane Hospital have been treated and discharged in good condition following suspected food poisoning.
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