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Now the hard part – distributing the Covid-19 vaccine
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As South African’s welcomed the first million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine questions remain about how effectively they will be distributed.
Breaking News – First Covid-19 vaccines arrive in South Africa
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South Africa’s first consignment of the AstraZeneca vaccine has arrived in the country with President Cyril Ramaphosa on hand.
Western Cape reports 49% drop in COVID-19 cases
Soligah Solomons
Following the peak of COVID-19 second wave cases, the Western Cape province continues to see a decline in new cases for the second week in a row.
AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine en route to South Africa
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
There is much anticipation as South Africa gears up for the arrival of the first batch of the Covid-19 vaccine while health workers worry about the number of doses.
Health Department plays catch-up as infants miss polio vaccines
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
Limpopo Department of Health will embark on a catch-up programme after a backlog in childhood vaccines reported.
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Despite youth-friendly policies, many teens say clinics are hostile environmentsÂ
The government is implementing the Adolescent and Youth-Friendly Services, or Youth Zones, where learners wearing school uniforms are fast-tracked.
Patients turned away as lenacapavir rollout stumbles in parts of Pretoria Â
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