Health

By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Historical under-investment in mental health services in South Africa has been compounded by an increase in insurance

By Ufrieda Ho. The short-sightedness of relying on a single morphine powder supplier for South Africa’s healthcare facilities has been

By Lehlohonolo Lehana. South Africa has recorded an upsurge in the number of pertussis cases, commonly known as “whooping cough”,

By Lehlohonolo Lehana. A second fatal case of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) has been confirmed following vaccination with Johnson & Johnson’s

By Lehlohonolo Lehana.  The Department of Health says South Africa currently has about 2 780 people who are on the

By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The health department announced it was bringing to an end the Covid-19 daily reporting by the National

Health Reporter. The measles outbreak in the Tshwane district has been declared over since more than 42 days, or two

By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has recommended vigilance among its members and the public after the

By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The South African Health and Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) on Friday approved and registered a new combination

Dr Sharon Nyatsanza – Deputy Director, National Council Against Smoking. On Tuesday, 31 May, countries around the world will mark

Health Reporter. The South African Government is seeking to pass the 2018 Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems

Health Reporter. People who are vaccinated and then get infected with omicron may be primed to overcome a broad range