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 […]
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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
South Africa shows gains in HIV prevention and treatment |Survey.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released the key findings of the Sixth South African HIV Prevalence,
South Sudan rollout R21 Malaria vaccine to protect children.
Health Reporter. In a historic move to combat the devastating impact of malaria, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with
15 Mpox patients have recovered as health department intensifies contact tracing.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The National Department of Healh on Thursday, announced that 15 of the total number of people diagnosed
South Africa gets antiviral drug to treat Mpox as cases rises to 13.
By Monique Vanek. South Africa received its first batch of antiviral drugs to treat mpox as the number of cases almost
Health Department warns against fake Covid-19 variant news.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The Department of Health says it has noted with concern old and fake news about the Covid-19
WHO warns Hepatitis viruses kill 3,500 people every day.
Health Reporter. More than 3,500 people die from hepatitis viruses every day and the global toll is rising, the World
World Health Day 2024 – Is government doing enough to protect our right to health?
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The theme for World Health Day 2024 on 7 April is ‘My health, my right’. When it
It’s time to talk about South African women and obesity.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. While overweight and obesity are on rise in general in South Africa, including among children and youth,
Cape Verde becomes the third African country to eliminate malaria.
Health Reporter. Cape Verde has become the third African nation to be declared malaria free, even as the disease continues