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Limpopo grannies struggle with the isolation life under the Covid-19 lockdown
By Ndivhuwo Mukwevho, April 1, 2021

Limpopo grannies struggle with the isolation life under the Covid-19 lockdown

In lockdown for over a year, Limpopo grannies have not been able to gather for regular exercises, access healthy meals nor medical check-ups, showing the isolating effects of the pandemic on the elderly.

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Limpopo grannies struggle with the isolation life under the Covid-19 lockdown
#Covid-19: 67,000 health workers vaccinated in 10 days
By Health-e News, March 1, 2021

#Covid-19: 67,000 health workers vaccinated in 10 days

The plan to vaccinate South Africa’s health workers and other front line staff is proving to be a success, according to government data.

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#Covid-19: 67,000 health workers vaccinated in 10 days
#Covid-19: Giving birth during  a pandemic creates a slew of challenges
By Soligah Solomons, February 26, 2021

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

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.

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Posted in: Covid-19, Reproductive Health
#Covid-19: Giving birth during  a pandemic creates a slew of challenges
Switch to J&J vaccine creates sourcing challenge
By Health-e News, February 16, 2021

Switch to J&J vaccine creates sourcing challenge

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.

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Switch to J&J vaccine creates sourcing challenge
After AstraZeneca vaccine, Mkhize announces more vaccines on the way
By Ndivhuwo Mukwevho, February 10, 2021

After AstraZeneca vaccine, Mkhize announces more vaccines on the way

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.

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Posted in: Covid-19, News
After AstraZeneca vaccine, Mkhize announces more vaccines on the way
#Covid-19: SIU on the warpath with almost half of PPE contracts under scrutiny
By Ndivhuwo Mukwevho, February 8, 2021

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

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

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#Covid-19: SIU on the warpath with almost half of PPE contracts under scrutiny
Private sector steps to fund gender-based violence response
By Ndivhuwo Mukwevho, February 5, 2021

Private sector steps to fund gender-based violence response

Government and private sector launch fund to fight gender-based violence and femicide, with R70 million already raised.

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Posted in: GBV, News
Private sector steps to fund gender-based violence response
Limpopo decides who will get the Covid-19 vaccine in rollout plan and boosts security
By Ndivhuwo Mukwevho, February 5, 2021

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

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.

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Limpopo decides who will get the Covid-19 vaccine in rollout plan and boosts security
‘I am and I will’—#WorldCancerDay campaign is a call to action during the pandemic
By Desmond Latham, February 4, 2021

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

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.

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‘I am and I will’—#WorldCancerDay campaign is a call to action during the pandemic
Some food prices actually dropped in January, but people are short of cash
By Soligah Solomons, February 3, 2021

Some food prices actually dropped in January, but people are short of cash

Potatoes may be cheaper but the price of ginger and garlic has surged due to home remedies to boos the immune system. The pandemic led to record highs for food prices in 2020, and even as prices dip, South Africans can’t afford it.

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Some food prices actually dropped in January, but people are short of cash
Ramaphosa announces 20 million more vaccines secured, but vaccination is not mandatory
By Ndivhuwo Mukwevho, February 2, 2021

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

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.

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Ramaphosa announces 20 million more vaccines secured, but vaccination is not mandatory
Western Cape reports 49% drop in COVID-19 cases
By Soligah Solomons, February 1, 2021

Western Cape reports 49% drop in COVID-19 cases

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.

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Western Cape reports 49% drop in COVID-19 cases

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