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Phelophepa train brings hope to Mpumalanga residents

The Mpumalanga public healthcare system received a welcome boost with the arrival of the Transnet Phelophepa train in Mbombela this week. Health MEC, Ms Sasekani Manzini, welcomed the mobile clinic which is set to deliver much-needed medical services to residents…

Charlotte Mnguni and Charlotte Mnguni
October 19, 2021

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Mpumalanga bikers drive COVID-19 vaccine message

Mpumalanga bikers working with department of health in encouraging people to receive COVID-19 vaccines.

A group of bikers in Mpumalanga have joined forces with the province’s health department to encourage people to get the COVID-19 jab.

Bulelwa Maphanga
August 23, 2021

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Mpumalanga premier calls for multisectoral collaboration to fight HIV

The Mpumalanga province, which currently has the fourth-highest HIV rate among the country’s nine provinces, is eyeing a multisectoral approach to curb infections.

Bulelwa Maphanga
August 16, 2021
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Cancer patients: Relief as oncology unit opens in Mbombela

Cancer patients express joy as oncology unit opens at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela.

Travelling long distances for treatment is a thing of the past for Mpumalanga cancer patients, who can now receive treatment at the newly-opened oncology unit at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela.

Bulelwa Maphanga
August 16, 2021

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‘Hardened’ criminals fear going ‘soft’ from COVID-19 shot

Inmates fear the COVID-19 jab will affect their sex lives.

A number of inmates from Mpumalanga are refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, fearing that it will ruin their ability to perform sexually, but others have spoken out against spreading false information and encouraged everyone to get the shot.