We have the tools to end TB. But is our health system organised and financed in a way that allows those tools to reach the people who need them most.
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Shelters for GBV victims running out of options
Lilita Gcwabe
In 2020, the National Shelter Movement (NSM) reported that shelters put in place to protect women and children who have survived GBV are functioning at a limited capacity due to the delayed payments of funds from the Department of Social Development (DSD). There has been little improvement since. The 2021
New COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa
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A new COVID-19 variant has been detected in South Africa, scientists confirmed during an urgent briefing on Thursday afternoon The variant, currently known as B.1.1.529 exhibits a large number of mutations, according to researchers. This has raised concerns about its transmissibility, severity, and potential vaccine resistance. Professor Tulio de Oliveira
Climate change: An ideal breeding ground for malaria
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Climate change could pose huge obstacles in the fight against malaria given heavy rains and high temperatures – perfect conditions for the deadly disease to flourish. An article in the United Nations’ UN Chronicle, titled ‘Climate Change on Malaria – Complex Relationship‘, malaria kills approximately one million people. It also
South Africa needs new approaches to end GBV
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South Africa and the world will commence the Sixteen Days of Activism today on 25 November – International Day of No Violence Against Women. The Women’s Voice and Leadership partnership (WVL), coordinated by Gender Links, kicked off the annual campaign on 19 November, World Entrepreneurship Day. Coincidentally, that is also
South Africa asks COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to delay delivery
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South Africa has asked manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines to delay delivery until next year as the country has sufficient stock, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday. Department of Health spokesperson Foster Mohale said the country has stocks to last it the next three months. “Our priority is demand creation to
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