Many South Africans are living with undetected tuberculosis (TB), while those who show symptoms delay seeking medical care, a survey has shown. This is according to the country’s first TB Prevalence Survey Findings released on Friday. The study estimated that ...
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Western Cape rolls out COVID-19 vaccine
The Western Cape province will officially commence its COVID-19 vaccine rollout programme by no later than 15 February. “We anticipate delivery of the Western Cape’s share of South Africa’s first batch of vaccines at our Cape Medical Depot within the ...
Read More »Criminal charges laid against state officials
A total 6 140 government officials face criminal liability after investigations found that they had dipped into the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s Temporary Employment Relief Scheme (TERS) to the tune of R41 million. To this effect, the government has opened 75 ...
Read More »Special Provincial Funeral for Mme Kotane
President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2, for the late struggle stalwart Mme Rebecca Kotane. A Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2 is accorded to distinguished persons specifically designated by the President of South Africa on ...
Read More »Government ready to start vaccination rollout: Mkhize
Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, believes that South Africa is right on track to roll out its vaccination campaign, which is due to start in a few days. Addressing Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health on Friday, Mkhize said the country ...
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