It’s been two weeks since Gauteng began rolling out lenacapavir (LEN), but patients in parts of Pretoria are yet to get the jab
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EC targets population immunity as COVID-19 third wave hits
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The Eastern Cape Province is aiming to achieve population immunity by March next year with a target of vaccinating 4.5 million people by that time – this as the province officially confirmed the arrival of the third COVID-19 wave this week.
COVID-19: Nearly 50% of South Africans prefer prayer over jab
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A new survey has revealed that 47% of South Africans believe that prayer is more effective than a COVID-19 vaccine in preventing infection. This finding forms part of a study conducted by Afrobarometer in a week in which the country has just passed the seven million mark for the number of doses administered.
Budding inventor bets on cash-disinfecting device
Montsho Matlala
A money-disinfecting device, that could potentially help curb the spread of COVID-19, is the latest brainchild of an aspiring inventor from Limpopo, who hopes to build on the success of his earlier invention.
Out-of-stock: No end in sight to contraceptives shortage
Lilita Gcwabe
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on pharmacies across the country in the face of a contraceptives shortage which has plagued parts of South Africa for almost 18 months and counting.
COVID-19 vaccination: Dispelling all myths remains crucial
Lilita Gcwabe
With South Africa having vaccinated more than 6% of its population, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy still remains an obstacle and is often fueled by beliefs surrounding severe side-effects. A local doctor has reminded the public to dispell these myths as the country attempts to reach herd immunity.
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