July 28, 2000

Workers’ compensation ‘ too little, too late

The Compensation Commissioner's Office has been strongly criticised for the time it takes to settle workers' occupational health claims. Some say this is the fault of companies that obstruct the commission's work, but regardless of where the blame lies, it is workers like Derick Wolfaardt who suffer the consequences. Jo Stein reports.

Nevirapine ‘ when will we decide?

The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) is heading for a showdown with the government if it does not approve the use of Nevirapine to prevent mother to child transmission of HIV. The question of giving Nevirapine to pregnant women is on the agenda for the next MINMEC meeting on August 12 when the Minister of Health, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang is scheduled to meet with the provincial MECs for health.

Workers’ compensation ‘ too little, too late

Nevirapine ‘ when will we decide?

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Workers’ compensation ‘ too little, too late

Nevirapine ‘ when will we decide?