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Wits University doctor who leads vaccine trials

#Covid-19: AstraZeneca vaccine rollout halted in South Africa

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 field hospital nurses unpaid

Port Elizabeth nurses angry as some salaries remain unpaid

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.
President Ramaphosa inspecting the vaccine carrying pallet

Now the hard part – distributing the Covid-19 vaccine

As South African’s welcomed the first million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine questions remain about how effectively they will be distributed.
Covid-19 vaccine arrives in South Africa

Breaking News – First Covid-19 vaccines arrive in South Africa

South Africa’s first consignment of the AstraZeneca vaccine has arrived in the country with President Cyril Ramaphosa on hand.

Wits University trial Covid-19 vaccine only 49.4% effective

The Novavax vaccine proves to be only 49.4% effective against Covid-19. The vaccine is undergoing trials in both South Africa and the United Kingdom.

#JusticeforShoni: Health ombudsman finds ‘Substandard, negligent and appalling’ treatment reported at Tembisa Hospital

Following an investigation into alleged mistreatment of Shonisani Lethole at Tembisa Hospital, the health ombudsman finds ‘appalling’ treatment and alleged attempts to cover-up evidence.
Gauteng health workers to get Covid-19 vaccines

Gauteng health workers to receive Covid-19 vaccines by Monday, but that doesn’t solve South Africa’s vaccines woes

On 1 February, Gauteng’s healthcare workers will be first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. But, as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech to world leaders shows, securing vaccines for the rest of the country is ongoing.
Young women posing

Women and adolescent girls should be first in line for Covid-19 vaccine, says NGO

What does a feminist approach to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout look like? The head of the Soul City Institute has the answer.
Hands washing in the midst of a pandemic

Government enlists community organisations to end Covid-19 disinformation and vaccine conspiracies

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize says that civil society organisations will be crucial in spreading accurate information about the Covid-19 vaccine.

‘Degrading, humiliating, distressing’ – report finds medical schemes racially profiled black doctors

‘Degrading, humiliating, and distressing’ – Section 59 investigation finds medical schemes racially profiled black health practitioners. The findings of investigation stemming from allegations from black doctors were released this week, despite attempts to block in in court.
Laboratory technician in front of computer

New Covid-19 variant could mean reinfection – even after recovery

A global study of the new coronavirus variant, 501Y.V2, shows that the virus may be resistant to existing vaccines. As scientists warn of increased infections due to the variant, South Africa records hospital admissions doubling in second wave, while the coronavirus also transmits much faster.
Gauteng Health To Fill Top Positions

Soweto family seeks legal advice after hospital COVID-19 confusion

A Soweto family wants answers after staff at the Bheki Mlanngeni hospital said their mother died of COVID-19, but her death certificate states otherwise.

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