The number of coronavirus deaths fell by 9% in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable, according to the latest weekly pandemic report released Wednesday by the World Health Organization.The U.N. health agency said there were more than…
WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials on Tuesday authorized a plan to stretch the nation’s limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by giving people just one-fifth the usual dose, citing research suggesting the reduced amount is about as effective.The so-calle…
Gender Commission Calls for Speedy Prosecution In The Killing of Two Matric StudentsThe Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is calling for a speedy prosecution following the killing of two high school learners in Ngwangwane village, in KwaZulu-Natal.“…
On 31 March 2021, SAHPRA approved the use of the COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen for individuals 18 years of age and older as a single primary vaccination dose. COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen was later approved as a single booster dose given at least two months aft…
The World Health Organization warns a lack of humanitarian aid is driving millions of hungry people in the Horn of Africa to engage in desperate measures to survive.Conditions in the Horn of Africa are worsening. Conflict, climate change, and the COVID…
New Health and Safety Management System designed to optimally manage OHS – Department of Employment and Labour Acting Chief Inspector, MaphahaOne of the envisioned changes in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) bill is the introduction of the new …
Speaking notes by Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla during a panel discission on – “how countries work towards achieving national and global prevention targets as defined in the road map” – Montreal, CanadaSouth Africa has made remarkable progr…
PEPFAR commits to support SA to fight HIV/AIDSMontreal, Canada: The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has committed to continue with support to South African government in the fight against HIV infections, especially new…
