SA actively monitoring a new Covid-19 variant known as Nimbus.
By Tasnim Metelerkamp. South Africa is actively monitoring the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant known as Nimbus or NB.1.8.1, […]
Health
Sahpra approves first Mpox diagnostic kits to improve testing.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), has approved the first mpox diagnostic test, bolstering efforts
World Malaria Day – Natural hazards and malaria: A shifting threat map.
By Refilwe Monyai. As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025, the sobering reality remains: malaria continues to claim lives
HIV cure trial in Kwazulu-Natal shows promising results.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. A ground-breaking HIV cure trial conducted in Durban, South Africa, has demonstrated promising results in achieving antiretroviral
Calls for calm amidst rising cases of hand, foot and mouth disease in KZN.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has provided an update on the rise in Hand, Foot and
NICD calls for calm amid reports of human metapneumovirus cases in China.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has urged people not to panic following reports of Human
NICD warns South Africans of rising measles cases.
By Noxolo Sibiya. The Department of Health has warned the public of rising cases of rubella, commonly known as measles,
Pharmaceutical giant recalls compromised batch of contraceptive pills in SA.
By Ahmed Areff. @123RF. Pharmaceutical and biotech giant Bayer has launched a recall of a batch of Yaz Plus contraceptive
Groundbreaking research unveils antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Kimberley’s wastewater.
By Mosima Mehlape. The Sol Plaatjie University’s Prof Nhamo Chaukura, Acting Head of the Department of Physical and Earth Sciences
1.3 million future deaths were averted in 2023 due Gavi supported vaccination programmes.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Over 1.3 million future deaths were averted in 2023 thanks to vaccination programmes supported by Gavi, the
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: The restorative power of laughter for young cancer patients.
By Chloe Katompa, Head of Operations at Reach For A Dream. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, an appropriate time
Sweden confirms first case of new mpox strain outside Africa as outbreak spreads.
Health Reporter. Sweden has confirmed a first case of mpox clade 1, a viral infection that spreads through close contact and