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#Covid-19: SADC Traditional healers still want to be in front of the vaccine queue
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Traditional healers say they are on the frontlines in the treatment and prevention when it comes to the coronavirus and now they want first dibs at the vaccine.
Spare a thought for EMS workers as Covid-19 rages, says federation president
Soligah Solomons
With increased calls, very sick patients and stepping in as intensive care providers, emergency service workers have been at the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic. Often at their own peril.
#Covid-19: SIU on the warpath with almost half of PPE contracts under scrutiny
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
The Special Investigations Unit found that some companies hiked their prices for PPE by 400% or more.
#Covid-19: AstraZeneca vaccine rollout halted in South Africa
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South Africa’s government has decided to stop the planned rollout of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vacccine after clinical trials found it is not as effective as hoped against the new variant reported in the country.
Port Elizabeth nurses angry as some salaries remain unpaid
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Dozens of nurses at Dr Elizabeth Mamisa Chabula-Nxiweni field hospital have gone unpaid. Officials say it is an administration glitch, but that is little comfort to the frontline workers who cannot afford to pay rent or electricity.
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It’s been two weeks since Gauteng began rolling out lenacapavir (LEN), but patients in parts of Pretoria are yet to get the jab
Orange Farm taxi rank clinic brings health services closer to where men are
The clinic was established following discussions between the Orange Farm United Taxi Association and the City of Johannesburg following concerns of HIV and TB among taxi drivers.
Our children are telling us something is wrongÂ
Cheap, ultra-processed foods have become the most affordable and accessible option for struggling families. Â