Countries Ramaphosa visits cholera-stricken Hammanskraal Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa is visiting the community of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, in response to a... Read more 8 Jun, 2023
World EU approves first vaccine against common respiratory virus London — The European Commission has followed the United States in approving the world’s first vaccine for the Respiratory... Read more 7 Jun, 2023
World Pope Francis in hospital for check-up: Italian media Rome — Pope Francis visited a Rome hospital for a medical check-up on Tuesday, according to Italian media, just... Read more 6 Jun, 2023
World New Zealand to ban disposable vapes Wellington — New Zealand announced a ban on disposable vapes Tuesday, tightening the nation’s chokehold on smoking as it... Read more 6 Jun, 2023
Countries Health department warns of rising cases of influenza in SA Cape Town – The Department of Health has issued a warning about the increasing spread of influenza, or flu,... Read more 5 Jun, 2023
Countries Phaahla appoints Professor Taole Mokoena as SA’s new health ombud Cape Town – Minister of Health Joe Phaahla has announced the appointment of Professor Taole Resetselemang Mokoena as the... Read more 3 Jun, 2023
Countries Court dismisses MEC’s attempt to quash inquiry into her ‘killing my health system’ remark By Tania Broughton GroundUp Judge Anthony Millar has dismissed an application in the Pretoria High Court by Dr Phophi... Read more 3 Jun, 2023
Countries Cholera in Hammanskraal on a downward trend – Phaahla Cape Town – Health Minister Joe Phaahla has expressed optimism about the decreasing number of cholera cases in Tshwane,... Read more 1 Jun, 2023
Countries Ending cholera outbreak remains govt’s immediate priority – Ramaphosa Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is committed to ending the cholera outbreak and ensuring access to... Read more 29 May, 2023
Countries Cholera outbreak a sign of deteriorating governance in SA – Mbeki Cape Town – Former president Thabo Mbeki has commented on the cholera outbreak in Hamaanskraal, describing it as a... Read more 29 May, 2023