COVID19

#Covid-19: Giving birth during a pandemic creates a slew of challenges

Health, Women's Health

Labour and the first few weeks of a baby’s life are already a time of great vulnerability. For mothers who gave birth during the Covid-19 pandemic, this time was even more challenging.

Soligah
February 26, 2021

#Covid-19: Oxygen Emergency Taskforce launched as Africa struggles with shortage

News

As the demand for oxygen soars across the world during the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation says there is a growing shortage in Africa and Latin America.

NdivhuwoMukwevho and NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 26, 2021

Tito Mboweni and South Africa's budget 2021

#Budget2021: Government allocates R10bn for vaccines

News

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has announced that government is allocating more than R10 billion for the purchase and delivery of vaccines over the next two years.

Des
February 24, 2021

Covid-19 vaccine blues hit South Africa as it plans to swap AstraZeneca vaccine for Johnson&Johnson

Switch to J&J vaccine creates sourcing challenge

News

The new variant of the coronavirus has upended government plans to start vaccinating health care workers. While the health ministry has switched from the AstraZeneca to the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, supply of doses is a challenge.

healthe
February 16, 2021

Dr Zweli Mkhize South Africa's health minister speaking on Facebook Live.

After AstraZeneca vaccine, Mkhize announces more vaccines on the way

Health, News

After the AstraZeneca vaccine proved ineffective against the new coronavirus variant, health workers will now receive the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine. More vaccines will also arrive sooner than expected, the health ministry announced.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 10, 2021

A young child being treated by a health worker

Spare a thought for EMS workers as Covid-19 rages, says federation president

News

With increased calls, very sick patients and stepping in as intensive care providers, emergency service workers have been at the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic. Often at their own peril.

Soligah
February 9, 2021

#Covid-19: SIU on the warpath with almost half of PPE contracts under scrutiny

Health, News

The Special Investigations Unit found that some companies hiked their prices for PPE by 400% or more.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 8, 2021

Wits University doctor who leads vaccine trials

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

News

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.

Des
February 8, 2021

Premier Chupu Mathabatha Vaccine Roll-Out Strategy Media Briefing at Office of the Premier Atrium.

Limpopo decides who will get the Covid-19 vaccine in rollout plan and boosts security

Health, News

The ‘persal’ system was used to decide which frontline workers will get the vaccine in Limpopo. Meanwhile healthcare workers administering the vaccine will get extra security.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 5, 2021

Young child in a hospital bed suffering from cancer

‘I am and I will’—#WorldCancerDay campaign is a call to action during the pandemic

Health, News

The theme for World Cancer Day on 4 February is "I am and I will"—encapsulating the spirit and strength of the cancer community in South Africa and around the world.

Des and Des
February 4, 2021

Ramaphosa announces 20 million more vaccines secured, but vaccination is not mandatory

News

South Africa has secured 20 million vaccines from Pfizer. Some South African health workers are hesitant about being first in line to receive the Covid-19 vaccine but President Ramaphosa says that is ok.

NdivhuwoMukwevho
February 2, 2021

President Ramaphosa inspecting the vaccine carrying pallet

Now the hard part – distributing the Covid-19 vaccine

News

As South African's welcomed the first million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine questions remain about how effectively they will be distributed.

Jamaine Krige
February 2, 2021

Western Cape reports 49% drop in COVID-19 cases

News

Following the peak of COVID-19 second wave cases, the Western Cape province continues to see a decline in new cases for the second week in a row.

Soligah
February 1, 2021

Cargo of Covid-19 vaccine being loaded into an aeroplane set for South Africa

AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine en route to South Africa

Health, News

There is much anticipation as South Africa gears up for the arrival of the first batch of the Covid-19 vaccine while health workers worry about the number of doses.