Long queues in the Eastern Cape could accelerate spread of Covid-19
As people line up for social services in the Eastern Cape there are fears that people languishing in these queues may be a health risk
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Traditional leaders outline Covid-19 regulations in bid to reopen Eastern Cape initiation schools
Ahead of the summer initiation season, traditional leaders plan to introduce Covid-19 regulations to schools. Traditional leaders want government to lift the ban on initiation schools to prevent illegal schools from mushrooming in the Eastern Cape, writes Thamsanqa Mbovane.
Unions protest as health minister visits Covid-19 hit Eastern Cape
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize visited the Eastern Cape this week, where Covid-19 infections are spiking. Mkhize was met with protesting health workers, who say they are being left out of talks and undermined, report Wara Fana and Thamsanqa Mbovane.
Health Minister to visit Eastern Cape as Covid-19 infections surge
Government and health experts are focusing on the Eastern Cape, which has seen a spike in Covid-19 infections. The Western Cape has seen a spike too, along with clusters around the country. Minister Zweli Mkhize urged citizens to stick to mask-wearing and social distancing.
Exams go ahead as over 100 learners test positive for coronavirus at Eastern Cape school
A wave of coronavirus infections has hit schools in the Eastern Cape. The education department says exams must continue though, and is putting regulations in place.
Corpse mix-up leaves Eastern Cape family traumatised
A bungle, that is being blamed on the Covid-19 pandemic, led to a heartbroken East London family being told the wrong body had been released to them, one week after the funeral was held.
Parents devastated over Covid-19 cases in EC school
Over 200 positive Covid-19 cases have been identified in a boarding school in the Eastern Cape, much to the worry of parents whose children attend the school. Â
#NHIPublicHearings: Could the NHI be the messiah the Eastern Cape needs?
The province’s health system has been reported to be one of the worst in the country and residents live in hope that it will change with the National Health Insurance.
Drought in the Eastern Cape crippling small-scale farmers
The water-scarce condition in the Eastern Cape isn't only a threat to farmers, but to the country's food security too.
Liquor board fights alcohol abuse in rural Eastern Cape
In its efforts to reduce alcohol abuse among young people, the Eastern Cape Liquor Board has been hosting sports tournaments in different parts of the province.
R14.4 billion for Eastern Cape health
Embattled hospitals across the Eastern Cape – where health services have been shoddy and people reliant on state healthcare have been driven to protest action – will be receiving a welcome boost in resources.
Statement: Eastern Cape responds to South African Human Rights Commission report
The Eastern Cape Department of Health responds to an October 2015 South African Human Rights Commission report alleging that the province failed to adequately fulfill citizens’ rights to emergency medical services (EMS).
Report: Access to Emergency Medical Services in the Eastern Cape
In its 104-page report, the South African Human Rights Commission finds that the Eastern Cape Department of Health has failed to adequately fulfill the right that no person may be denied access to emergency medical services.
