Motsoaledi says a chemical, which falls under the category of organophosphate, is the cause of the death of six children from Soweto.

The Gauteng government is considering a public-private partnership to revive the abandoned Kempton Park Hospital.

Dr Joe Phaahla, the Deputy Health Minister, expressed worry about the increase in diabetes cases in South Africa, especially among women.

South Africa confirms a new mpox case, bringing the total to 25; authorities urge public vigilance as cases rise across multiple provinces.

The Department of Health has assured South Africans that the current Mpox outbreak in the country remains under control.

The Department of Health says of the 22 cases of Mpox recorded between May and July, 19 have fully recovered and three have died.

Earlier this week reports surfaced that a grade one learner from Hammanskraal in Tshwane tested positive for Mpox.

Authorities have revealed strict monkeypox screening processes for travellers entering South Africa. Here’s what you need to know…

The SA medical association says downsizing the cabinet from 30 to 15 ministers would help fund 4000 healthcare posts.

MEC Phophi Ramathuba,has personally visited South African citizens currently hospitalised in Botswana after a devastating traffic accident.

The Eastern Cape Department of Health has halted the implementation of a circular which seeks to slash overtime of medical doctors.

In the lead up to 2024 South African flu season, vulnerable citizens with influenza are urged to vaccinate and use masks. Here’s more …

The Health Department strongly advises individuals to protect themselves from the anticipated surge in winter respiratory infections.

South Africa’s Department of Health targets malaria elimination by 2028, aligning with the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan.

Pink eye infections are sitting at over 20 000, according to the last update from the KZN health department.

The Department of Health blamed the ballooning salary bills as the reason behind the high number of unemployed doctors.

These government departments are NOW HIRING for 2024: See jobs at the Department of Basic Education, Transport – and more.

46 suspected cases in January alone portends a potentially serious South African cholera outbreak in 2024. Here’s how to protect yourself.

On Thursday, Minister Dr Joe Phaahla will lead a ceremony to receive a R500 million donation in health resources from Germany.

After an unexpected outbreak in February last year, how is cholera transmitted in South Africa and can you protect against it in 2024?

The South African Department of Health has noted the recent cholera outbreak in neighbouring countries and its impact on the health systems.

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Spaza shops have made headlines for selling fake food but here’s how to spot and avoid consuming counterfeit products.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla announced the outbreak of Diphtheria disease.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla announced the outbreak of Diphtheria disease.

An inmate at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in the Western Cape who tested positive for Diphtheria has died.

Over 7400 Malaria cases have been reported between Jan-October with 83% contracting it outside the country, warns the Department of Health.

Eastern Cape’s Health MEC, calls for STRICT food safety inspections and tougher penalties for shop owners who sell expired items.

Although isolated instances were seen across the country, Khayelitsha experienced a rise in rubella cases during the same period.

Home Affairs commits substantial funds for expanding the online birth registration system to 91 more facilities in 2023/24.

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South Africa’s Health Department invests R3.5 billion in expanding vaccines, in order to curb disease outbreaks.

The high-profile trial for corruption charges against Popo Maja, has been rescheduled to 13 February to set a trial date.

It is reported that the Department of Health has tightened its grip on the nursing dress code, which includes the prohibition of hijabs.

Six of the nine officials mentioned in the SIU report were suspended on July 10, 2023, to facilitate disciplinary actions.

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SAPS members will start patrolling hourly around Carolina Hospital particularly on weekends as unions want tighter security at all facilities

Arrangements are being made for additional beds to be sent to Mahikeng Provincial Hospital. after newborn babies were placed in boxes.

Jane Furse Hospital midwives and doctors in Polokwane had their hands full when they delivered triplets to a 22-year-old.

The donation, worth over R5.4 million, includes 900 wheelchairs, 900 mobility devices, and the training of occupational therapists.

Ten Cholera cases including one death have been recorded in the country since February. All cases were recorded in Gauteng.

North West Health MEC, Madodo Sambatha said that the matter has been handed over to SAPS for further investigations.

The shooting at the St George’s Hospital in Gqeberha has taken a turn when a 35-year-old suspect was arrested.

The Health Department’s Foster Mohale said the cholera cases were detected under the City of Johannesburg in Diepsloot and Ekurhuleni.

The total confirmed cases of Cholera are now ten, one death. The new cases were confirmed in Gauteng. Here is everything you need to know.

The Health Ombud’s report found that 40% of the hospital’s patients are foreign nationals which had resulted in overcrowding at facilities.

HAITU general secretary, Lerato Mthunzi criticised Health Minister Joe Phaahla and accused him
of downplaying the workers.

Phaahla visited Thelle Mogoerane District Hospital on Monday morning where all services came to a complete standstill last week.

NEHAWU’s general-secretary Zola Saphetha told the media on Sunday that government has been arrogant during wage negotiations.

HAITU general-secretary Lerato Mthunzi says members will also demand a 10% wage hike, joining NEHAWU amongst other public sector workers.

Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says failure to report to work will result in the ‘no work no pay’ principle being applied for NEHAWU.

Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says several hospitals across the province have been affected by NEHAWU strike.

Spokesperson Samantha Meyrick says the nurses completely surrounded the entrance of the facility on Wednesday morning.

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

The Department of Health said the right to strike by Nehawu members should not violate constitutional rights to life and access to healthcare.

According to Health Minister Joe Phaahla the department is working with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research for more generators

On Thursday the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla confirmed the first death linked to cholera in South Africa.

Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs offered to give two water tankers to fill the hospital’s main water reservoir.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the Gauteng Premier and the Health Department to resolve the crisis in the public hospitals.

The Health Department has urged ex-miners who contracted TB or Silicosis between 1965 and 2019 while working to lodge claims.

The Minister of Health called a briefing on Tuesday to provide an update on the COVID-19 situation in South Africa.

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A move to implement solar panels could help reduce the impact of load shedding on public health facilities

Hospital malnutrition also has important cost implications for both medical aids and hospital administrators with tight budgets.

The Health Department felt it was justifiable to allow members of the reporting structures of Covid-19 to return to their permanent jobs.

The Gauteng Department of Health says more than 2,600 patients are currently awaiting surgical procedures at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital

A group of people had been illegally occupying the Tshwane Health District Services office in Pretoria, demanding to be employed

The three top officials at the Department of Health did not receive any transactions despite being implicated in the Digital Vibes scandal.

The Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, is currently in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. The department stressed that the pandemic is not over.

Are people still taking vaccination jabs, is a question many are asking after the Department of Health hosted a health drive in Mpumalanga

The Western Cape Department of Health will take the management of seven clinics run by the City of Cape Town over soon.

A legal expert warned that employers have the prerogative to impose the wearing of face masks in the workplace…

Waste not, want not! Here are some fun, creative ways to repurpose your face masks following SA’s official repeal of COVID-19 restrictions.

The Health Dept updated its proof of vaccination requirement for international travellers following the news of stranded passengers.

Dr Andrew Lekalakala faces a R30 million fraud case for allegedly awarding a tender to a company linked to the Gupta family in February 2017.

The Department of Health has cleared confusion around the extended COVID-19 regulations, stating that children MUST wear masks at school.

Minister of Health Joe Phaahla explained how much needs to be paid to repair healthcare facilities in KZN after the flooding.

Parents with children between the ages of five and 12 have the ability to get their kids back into SA – here’s how…

COPE has called on Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently intervene and place the Health Department under Administration in the Presidency here’s why.

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Masks will still compulsory in certain areas in South Africa once the national state of disaster is lifted by the Department of Health.

Yep, you read that right.
The Gauteng Department of Health has not paid over 42 000 suppliers. It owes them over R3 billion.

The Hawks have swooped in on the Department of Health’s Northern Cape offices. It’s all part of their COVID corruption investigation.

You can now mix-and-match your vaccine booster! Had J&J? You can now get a Pfizer booster shot. You can also now get your booster sooner.

This is not ideal…
The Department of Health has offered some clarity on the latest backlog of reported COVID deaths.

The Department of Health recently announced over 500 COVID-19 fatalities, but the sudden spike has a reasonable explaination.

The Western Cape Department of Health has warmly welcomed over 200 new baby residents born on Christmas Day.

A circular by the Department of Health says contacts for COVID-19 don’t have to test , unless they are displaying some symptoms

Vaccine booster shots will be rolled out to South Africans in the coming weeks. Here’s what you need to know.

After two sets of children died from eating instant noodles last week, the Health Department has ramped up its investigation.

A video of South African medical students being assaulted by men in uniform in Cuba has gone viral on social media.

The sisters were slaughtered minutes after celebrating one of their birthdays – their limbs were found intertwined at a park

Denosa says that it had to represent nurses in cases of negligence where the cause was both load shedding and failure of back-up generators, forcing nurses to use their cellphones in most cases.

The Gauteng government announced it was taking action against Independent Media over wild allegations about the Tembisa 10’s ‘disappearance’

It looks like a child will find it ‘effectively impossible’ to try and get the vaccination without parental consent.

Foreign nationals need second jabs after their first doses outside Mzansi borders – but SA can’t provide the service, nor vaccine certificates.

The Department of Health has confirmed talks to rollout additional COVID-19 vaccine booster jabs for South African health workers.

Gauteng Health has marked COVID-19 cases and deaths per Johannesburg district. Soweto, Dobsonville and Protea Glen lead with 2092 deaths.

Parliament’s Health Committee held a sitting to outline a way forward after the release of the Digital Vibes report by the SIU

The SIU report indicates that Minister Zweli Mkhize and his family benefited from the R150 million contract.