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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The Mo Ibrahim Foundation, along with a group of former African leaders, are calling on wealthier nations to help reduce COVID-19 vaccine inequality.
Prof Abdool Karim praises ‘new standard of transparency’ in vaccine acquisition
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As he steps down from the country’s national COVID-19 advisory committee, Professor Abdool Karim says government has set a ‘new standard of transparency’ in its communication over the vaccine acquisition process. Karim also dismissed rumours that he was leaving the committee over professional differences.
Battling COVID-19 and breast cancer at the same time – How did she do it?
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This Limpopo woman was fighting breast cancer when she was diagnosed with COVID-19. Ntsako Manganyi’s treatment was already disrupted by the pandemic’s restrictions.
Improved maternal health in Limpopo a sign of success, but budget cuts loom
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Limpopo public health facilities have seen an improvement in maternal health, but budget cuts may weaken the health system’s gains.
Young girls need more than sanitary products, survey reveals
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The ♯HelpHetta Project seeks to address the needs of girls and young women beyond sanitary pads and hygiene products after lockdown restrictions revealed overlooked disparities.
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