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Ongoing Pelonomi strike: A ticking timebomb for patients

The ongoing health workers’ strike at the Pelonomi Tertiary Hosptial in Bloemfontein has placed the welfare of thousands of patients in jeopardy. Workers downed tools on Tuesday due to ‘unsafe working conditions’ and ‘vacancies’ and vowed not to return until…

South Africa won’t achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 this year, says committee chair

South Africa will not vaccinate 67% of the population by the end of 2021, the national target needed to achieve herd immunity. Health-e News journalist Max Matavire spoke to the chairperson of the country’s COVID-19 advisory committee.

Covid-19 survivors share the physical and mental highs and lows of recovery

While Covid-19 has a high recovery rate, the experiences of those of who have been infected differ greatly. Survivors not only experienced the physical effects of the virus, but the mental strain too.

South Africa may have stepped on human rights in Covid-19 response, report finds

A report by a human rights group finds that countries, including South Africa, may have violated the rights of vulnerable communities in their response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ongoing Pelonomi strike: A ticking timebomb for patients

South Africa won’t achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 this year, says committee chair

Covid-19 survivors share the physical and mental highs and lows of recovery

South Africa may have stepped on human rights in Covid-19 response, report finds

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