Discovery Health publish its first Omicron data – here are 4 important findings.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. @IPA. Discovery Health, South Africa’s largest private health insurance administrator, has published its first data on the
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Children most affected by COVID‑19 pandemic – Survey.
Health Reporter. Children in South Africa were most affected by the ongoing COVID‑19 pandemic, the 2020 General Household Survey (GHS)
South Africans urged to engage in safe sexual practices.
Health Reporter. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has encouraged South Africans to engage in safe sexual practices by
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Covid-19 variant.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. South Africa confirmed on Thursday, 25th November that it has detected the new Coronavirus variant B.1.1.529 in
Residents urged to curb the spread of rabies during the festive season.
Health Reporter. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has urged local residents and holiday travellers to
NICD reports spike in influenza cluster outbreaks between August and November.
Health Reporter. South Africa has recorded a steady increase in the number of influenza cases from 23 August, with a
Pfizer agrees to let other companies make its Covid-19 pill.
Health Reporter. File:The Pfizer logo is displayed at the company’s headquarters in New York, on Feb. 5, 2021. In a
COVID-19 more deadly in Africans with diabetes.
Health Reporter. A survey conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that African people who have diabetes and
SAMA raises concerns with J&J Covid-19 booster shots.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The South African Medical Association, which represents doctors, said there must be a choice of Covid-19 booster
Mandatory vaccinations for government workers being considered.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) is considering a number of options to increase Covid-19
SAHPRA approves protocol for J&J vaccine booster trial for health workers.
Staff Reporter. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) on Friday approved vaccine booster
SA is overburdened by physical illnesses that mental health continues to take a backseat.
By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says South Africa still has a long way to go to recover