The search for a Covid-19 vaccine a global effort, says WHO
Scientists around the world are searching for a Covid-19 vaccine, with countries representing 70% of the world’s population signed up, says WHO.
News
Read More » The search for a Covid-19 vaccine a global effort, says WHO
Fire leaves Limpopo family destitute
A Limpopo family is left destitute by a fire. Police are investigating a case of arson while the family lives in a tent.
Tshwane residents take advantage of free Covid-19 tests at malls
Malls around Tshwane offer free Covid-19 testing, with thousands also undergoing screening at malls around the city.
#WomensDay2020: “The time for talk is over. The time for action is now”-Ramaphosa
South Africana women are facing twin pandemics this Women’s Day, as they face continued abuse at the hands of South African men and the coronavirus pandemic.
Covid19: Healthcare workers on the frontline under stress, survey shows
Survey shows 60% of nurses fear passing Covid-19 to loved ones, three quarters of healthcare providers say occupation places them at higher risk.
When will Women’s Day include transwomen?
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Day on 9 August, transwomen remain excluded even as they face the same threats and oppressions as cishet women, writes trans activist Ruby Nkosi.
Project gives undocumented migrant children a chance at an education
The Three2Six project is giving undocumented migrant children a chance to get an education, and assisting their vulnerable parents during lockdown.
Basic Education Department’s plan to resume school nutrition scheme “full of holes” – civil society
Civil society organisations say Department’s plan to resume rollout of food nutrition programme “full of holes.”
Covid-19 fears keep Limpopo kids at home and without meals
But the local education department and various school governing bodies have decided to give children take-home food hampers instead.
#CoronavirusSA: PPE woes take a toll on frontline workers at work and home
The lack of personal protective equipment causes increased stress and anxiety for doctors; a new study shows.
WHO deploys “surge” team to help South Africa stem Covid-19
The World Health Organisation has deployed a team of experts to help the government stem the coronavirus infections in South Africa. The country is one of the five countries most affected by the pandemic.
#LockdownSA: Child hunger on the rise
“The most painful feeling any parent can ever experience is to tell your children that there’s no food at home and there’s nothing you can do,” says 53-year-old Tendani Tseisi, a struggling father from Limpopo.
Free State mental health organisation receives Covid-19 help
Phuthanang Mental Health Institution fulfils an important role in the Botshabelo community, and recently received a Covid-19 protection boost via the Positive Action Campaign and the National Association of People Living HIV/AIDS.
Health minister concerned babies are missing immunisations as mothers fear Covid-19
The Covid-19 lockdown could be a double threat to young children: disrupting scheduled immunisation efforts and threatening nutritional security.
Gauteng patients face increased hospital tariffs
The 4.9% increase comes into effect as many citizens grapple with Covid-19 related financial woes.