By: Natasha Archary Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla Health Minister Joe Phaahla says there have been no new deaths relating to cholera in the past 7-days. The only reported deaths come from Gauteng at 23, and one other from the Free State. "As it stands the outbreak of cholera can be defined as being limited to very specific areas in the country. The beginning of the year where it […]
Health Department's budget has been cut by R4,4 billion for 2023/2024. The National Department of Health's budget allocation for 2023–2024 has decreased by R4,4 billion, from R64.5 billion in 22–23 to R60.1 billion. This, according to health minister Joe Phaahla, is a result of the suspension of conditional grants designated for the fight against COVID-19. The minister claims that both the pandemic and load shedding have harmed the economy in […]
By: Katleho Sekhotho Charlotte Maxeke Hospital has been forced to cancel 61 elective C-sections due to the ongoing NEHAWU strike. Health Minister Joe Phaahla, on Thursday, 09 March briefed media over the severe consequences the strike is having on public health care throughout the country. The Minister says four people have died as a result of the strike which is now on its fourth day. One of the public facilities […]
By: Natasha Archary The National Department of Health says it doesn't have full context with regards to the viral video of Limpopo Health MEC, Phophi Ramathuba. MEC Ramathuba sparked xenophobic backlash after a video of her berating a Zimbabwean patient was shared to social media. In the clip, Ramathuba tells the female patient that she should go back home and have Zimbabwean President, Emmerson Mnangagwa foot her surgery bills. “You […]
By: Natasha Archary South Africa reports the first death which has been linked to the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Covid-19 vaccine. The information was relayed by Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, who addressed a media conference on Thursday, 04 August. Johnson & Johnson have yet to respond to the claims. As reported by Reuters, the person was diagnosed with the rare neurological disorder, Guillain-Barre Syndrome soon after receiving the J&J vaccine. […]
By: Natasha Archary Minister for Health, Joe Phaahla has repealed all remaining Covid-19 regulations with immediate effect. This means that South Africans will no longer be required to wear masks at indoor public spaces. Phaahla announced the decision to lift Covid-19 regulations on Wednesday, and is expected to hold a media briefing on Thursday, 23 June to outline what this means for the country. All regulations were repealed "in their […]
By: Natasha Archary The Department of Health has called for calm amidst confirmation of a measles outbreak in Tshwane and Gauteng. Over the past two weeks, there have been at least four cases reported, three in Tshwane and one on the West Rand. All four individuals have since been isolated and are said to be recovering. Health Minister Joe Phaahla has called for calm and vigilance, parents and caregivers to […]
By Kaya 959 Reporter There has been no reported spike in SA's COVID-19 cases following the November 1 local government elections. "We are pleased to report that indications thus far eleven days after the campaigns and voting we have not experienced super spreading after effects," says Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla. Phaahla gave the update during his weekly media briefing. He says so far not a single province or district […]
Kaya News Reporter Health minister Joe Phaahla has given the go-ahead for the Department of Health to start vaccinating children between the ages of 12-17 year olds from 20 October. Minister of Health has announced that govt is ready to vaccinate children from 12 yrs to 17 yrs. The vaccination fir this cohort will be opened on 20 October. The vaccine MAC recommended that children should be give 1 […]
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