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SA child vaccination differs in public vs private sector: what this means

Health Policy, News

While public clinics offer free childhood vaccines, new parents may encounter a troubling reality: some crucial vaccines against childhood infections are unavailable in the public sector.

Palesa Matlala
April 3, 2024

Measles outbreak: low vaccination rates being monitored

Health, News

While the World Health Organisation has raised the alarm about an increase in measles outbreaks globally, South Africa is confident the risks locally are minimal. UNICEF and the WHO reported cases of measles increased by 79 percent globally in January…