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Motsoaledi comes to rescue of man ‘not breathing’ on local flight

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Health MEC welcomes arrest of hospital attackers

By Aphiwe Ngwenya02-07-2023 12:12

At least two facilities have been attacked in June. In one of the incidents a paramedic was shot, while his female partner taken along with the ambulance.

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Four linked to Carolina Hospital attack arrested

By Aphiwe Ngwenya30-06-2023 13:52

Mpumalanga Police go all out to ensure safety in hospitals by assembling specialist investigators to look into the hospital attacks.

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Proposal to reopen Kempton Park Hospital falls on deaf ears

By Siso Naile19-06-2023 23:06

The DA says it has been requesting that the government reopen the Kempton Park hospital or refurbish it for commercialisation purposes.

Controversial South African universal health care Law passed
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Controversial South African universal health care law passed

By Agence France-Presse14-06-2023 14:47

The NHI will establish a fund to provide health care for everyone in the country, with rates to be determined by the government.

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Flu cases surge in South Africa – Health Department issues warning

By Storm Simpson03-06-2023 18:07

Flu cases surge in South Africa, prompting a Health Department warning as clusters emerge in schools and workplaces.

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DA want Deputy Health Minister to face corruption charges

By Aphiwe Ngwenya02-06-2023 16:14

We maintain that executive authorities within government departments should never be absolved of accountability-DA KZN

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Diarrhoeal disease outbreak claims six lives: Health Department

By Storm Simpson20-05-2023 16:21

South Africa is facing an outbreak of diarrhoeal disease, with the number of cases on the rise and six deaths reported.

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National Health Department denies ‘serious’ condom shortage

By Storm Simpson27-04-2023 07:27

Although there have been delays in supplying and delivering condoms, there are enough in the country, according to the health department.

NEHAWU members go back to work
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NEHAWU members go back to work

By Ground Up16-03-2023 16:08

The Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council announced on Wednesday that NEHAWU and the DPS had reached an agreement.

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NEHAWU strike appeal succeeds in part

By Ground Up14-03-2023 09:44

The Labour Appeal Court has ruled partly in favour of the National Education Hospital and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU) on its strike.

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NEHAWU strikes a danger to lives says HPCSA

By Keliah Daniels12-03-2023 15:30

Gauteng Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says that emergency personnel have been threatened by members of NEHAWU.

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US passes drag-ban bill amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

By Mambaonline.com01-03-2023 08:54

Conservative American lawmakers are now targeting drag shows as a “threat” to young people through alarming new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

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WATCH: SA Government monitoring the Cholera outbreak [Video]

By Ramadhani Kusaga27-02-2023 11:50

Need your news quickly? Watch daily News in a minute videos from The South African YouTube page for all that you really need to know!

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Health Department  on high alert as cholera cases emerge in SA

By Storm Simpson05-02-2023 18:12

All people who experience mild to severe watery diarrhoea and dehydration are encouraged to report to their nearest healthcare facility for screening.

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DA: Corruption cost provinces R121 million in Health funding

By Siso Naile31-10-2022 22:13

DA Shadow Minister of Health Michele Clarke MP has revealed the provincial Departments of Health have lost millions via corruption

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These 36 hospitals are exempted from load shedding – five more await Eskom’s response

By Storm Simpson30-09-2022 11:02

‘The exclusions or exemptions do not mean the facilities should use electricity without limitations,’ said Dr Joe Phaahla.

Health Department
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Health Department considering alternative electricity sources

By Storm Simpson26-09-2022 17:48

The Health head is working on getting health facilities exempted from load shedding and also looking at other electricity sources.

NICD covid-19 BA.2.75 COVID-19 XBB.1.5
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Health Department says BA.2.75 Omicron sub-variant is of no concern

By Storm Simpson14-09-2022 17:23

The department said BA.2.75 was first detected in July 2022 and it has made no impact. Social media posts doing the rounds claim the Omicron sub-variant is exceptionally deadly.

Monkeypox
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Monkeypox in South Africa: Fifth case confirmed in Gauteng

By Storm Simpson19-08-2022 10:36

The NICD is trying to establish if there is a link between the fifth and fourth cases. Both patients recently travelled to Spain.

Monkeypox
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Fourth lab-confirmed Monkeypox case detected in South Africa

By Storm Simpson15-08-2022 14:54

The patient is a 28-year-old man from the Western Cape who returned to South Africa in the second week of August 2022.

Healthcare workers are being intimidated for speaking up against poor work conditions. Image: Piron Guillaume / Unsplash
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Healthcare workers intimidated for speaking out, Health Forum warns

By Alinaswe Lusengo26-07-2022 16:13

The Progressive Health forum is concerned over the treatment of healthcare workers who speak out against poor working conditions.

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Cuba kidnapping: Dhlomo asks for lesser punishment for accused

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty15-07-2022 19:05

An SA student in Cuba accused of kidnapping was suspended and Deputy Health Minister Dr Dhlomo wants his punishment to be lighter.

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New NHI to be introduced in stages says Minister Phaahla

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty29-06-2022 11:09

Minister of Health Joe Phaahla says the NHI will be introduced in different stages in South Africa, not at once.

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Covid-19: 50 years and older? Get your second vaccine booster shot

By Nthabiseng Madumo06-06-2022 12:20

All people falling under the 50 years and older category are now eligible to receive a second vaccine booster shot.

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Phaahla says health system suffered from neglect due to Covid-19

By Nathan Craig02-06-2022 11:51

Health Minister Joe Phaahla concedes sectors of the health system suffered from neglect since the onset and prioritisation of Covid-19.

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