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What we know about how 'forever chemicals' affect health

WEBThursday 04 April 2024 - 09:00am. WASHINGTON - Invisible, omnipresent "forever chemicals" have been linked to a wide range of serious effects on human health, …

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WHO updates Covid-19 guidelines

WEBJOHANNESBURG - The World Health Organization has updated its guidelines on preventing the spread of Covid-19, focusing on mask-wearing in …

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EC nurses demand jobs, set deadline for response

WEBBHISHO - Eastern Cape nurses have given Premier Oscar Mabuyane seven days to respond to a list of their demands. They marched to his office in Bhisho on …

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SA’s health emergency Health officials visit Eersterust Clinic

WEBSome of the challenges here are long queues and staffers working over time to treat over 500 patients a day. Some patients say it takes hours before they are …

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Phaahla: NHI Bill lays foundation for healthcare reform

WEBHowever, the Health Minister insists it will bring much-needed reform to the country's healthcare system. Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla has welcomed …

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EC Health Department medico-legal claims total R40bn

WEBEAST LONDON - A whopping R40-billion in medico-legal claims is the amount the Eastern Cape Health Department could fork out if they lose lawsuits against …

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Flu Season Health Department urges public to vaccinate

WEBDURBAN - It's that time of the year - flu season. The Health Department is urging the public to make sure their vaccinations are up-to-date. The Respiratory …

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WATCH 124 bogus doctors arrested

WEBHealth Minister Joe Phaahla has confirmed that they have arrested 124 fake doctors. The Health Professions Council of SA established an office to clamp down on …

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Watch Private healthcare costs

WEBJOHANNESBURG - Healthcare affordability is a challenge in South Africa. READ: SA’s health emergency | Concerns raised over health sector budget cuts Only a …

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NHI expected to be signed into law soon

WEBJOHANNESBURG - The National Health Insurance Bill will be enacted soon. That's according to Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on the sidelines …

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Stop Cholera Outbreak Free State on high alert

WEBBLOEMFONTEIN - The Free State Health Department says it is concerned about the cholera outbreak in the province. It has urged residents especially those in …

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Economic cost of SA’s mental health crisis

WEBJOHANNESBURG - Mental health conditions cost the South African economy up to R161-billion per year if left untreated. Health economists warn that lost days of …

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The state of mental health in SA

WEBThursday 30 November 2023 - 15:48pm. JOHANNESBURG - The South African Society of Psychiatrists recently held a congress on the state of mental health in the country. …

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SA’s health emergency Concern over critical nursing shortage

WEBJOHANNESBURG - Netcare is concerned over a shortage of nurses. There is a shortage of up to 62,000 healthcare workers in the country. READ: SA’s health …

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Gauteng Cabinet Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko named Health MEC …

WEBA voter gets a finger inked at a polling station on May 8, 2019 during the legislative and presidential elections in South Africa.

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WATCH Ramaphosa to sign NHI Bill into law

WEBPRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa will finally sign the National Health Insurance Bill into law on Wednesday. The signing ceremony will take place at the Union …

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Gaza health system 'completely obliterated': UN expert

WEBMonday 22 April 2024 - 16:40pm. Israel's war in Gaza has from the start been a "war on the right to health" and has "obliterated" the Palestinian territory's health system, a UN …

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Budget speech 2024 Call for increase in Health Promotion Levy

WEBJOHANNESBURG - The Healthy Living Alliance wants a sweet surprise from the Finance Minister. It's calling for an increase in the Health Promotion Levy, …

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Infamous 'Dr Lani' arrested at hospital

WEBMonday 30 October 2023 - 06:20am. JOHANNESBURG - The infamous so-called doctor, Matthew Lani, has been arrested. He was caught as he entered the Helen Joseph …

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