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South Africa has made significant progress through tobacco taxation, advertising bans, and smoking restrictions. But tobacco use remains high, with 29.4% of adults using tobacco products.
Free State community protesting water shortages shuts down Parys
Molefi Sompane
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Montsho Matlala
“The department will comment thoroughly on the issue once all statements are gathered and there is a report, even at the preliminary stage.”
USAID cuts spark fears for HIV response in South Africa and the worldÂ
Kathryn Cleary
Without PEPFAR funding, South Africa could see an excess of half a million unnecessary deaths, and up to half a million new infections over the next 10 years.
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