The number of laboratory confirmed whooping cough (pertussis) cases in South Africa has risen dramatically, with cases doubling in just a few weeks. In December the National Institute for Communicable Diseases reported a total of 408 cases countrywide, with…
The National Department of Health (NDoH) plans to reinvigorate its Covid-19 vaccination campaign, zooming in on booster doses. This is as a second case of the XBB.1.5 sub-variant was detected in the Western Cape. Department Spokesperson, Foster Mohale, said…
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has announced that from early next year, all children aged between five and 11, living with conditions that place them at risk of severe COVID-19 disease, will be eligible for the jab. This comes as…
The globe is on the right path to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, with countries having recorded the lowest number of infections – the first time since March 2020. World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus gave the good news…
South Africa has ended all COVID-19 restrictions, including having to wear masks indoors. Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla said the drop in daily cases and a decline in reported deaths and hospitalisations led to the decision. “Having monitored the positive…
As the world searches for a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, all eyes are on nine candidates who have progressed to phases 2 and 3 of the clinical trials. These nine individuals bring a sense of hope in the fight against the…
The impetus for vaccine uptake in South Africa, whilst on the uptick this week, has been slowly dwindling over the last few months. With summer upon us and people moving back to pre-pandemic habits, we have noticed a steady decline…
South Africa’s northernmost province hasn’t escaped this week’s looting and violence entirely unscathed with some private COVID-19 vaccination sites shutting down due to panic. But other than a few minor incidents, Limpopo has bounced back as the fight against the…
