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Health dept dismisses reports of new Covid variant

WEBTHE DEPARTMENT of Health issued a statement on Tuesday addressing the circulation of misleading information regarding the Covid-19 Omicron XBB variant on …

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New acting HOD for Health appointed

WEB1180. The CEO of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital has been appointed as the acting head of the Northern Cape Department of Health while officials who were …

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NC Health dept reveals plans to improve services

WEB422. In an effort to strengthen the delivery of health services in the Northern Cape, the provincial Department of Health has embarked on a mission to improve the …

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Anticipated health and wellness trends for 2024

WEB“As people prioritise health and wellness – be it physical or mental – we are seeing a need for spaces that tick these boxes. Dance is a form of exercise, self …

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The NHI Bill – all your questions answered

WEBThe system is designed to be funded by general taxation, eliminating direct, out-of-pocket payments at the point of care. Advocates of the NHI point to a radical shift …

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New ambulances for the Northern Cape

WEB1017. Thirty emergency medical services vehicles – 20 ambulances and 10 patient transporter vehicles – were launched by the Northern Cape Department of …

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Mashatile hopeful NHI Bill will be passed

WEB321. Deputy President Paul Mashatile is hopeful that the National Health Insurance Bill will be passed by the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday …

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WHO alerts world leaders to risk of mass pathogen threat

WEBThe term “Disease X” refers to a hypothetical infectious condition that could emerge in the future, posing a significant risk of causing either an epidemic or a …

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NHI Bill spells the end of private healthcare for 9 million medical

WEBSection 33 of the NHI Bill spelt the end of private healthcare for the 9 million medical scheme members, as well as many valuable business interests within the …

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Budget 2024: National Health Insurance given R7 billion

WEBNational Treasury has indicated that the implementation of the National Health Insurance is under way, with preparations already at various stages. File picture: …

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MEC for Health calls for board committee nominees

WEBTHE NORTHERN Cape Department of Health has called for nominations for candidates to serve on hospital boards, community health centre committees and clinic …

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Meet the new Health Ombudsman: Professor Taole Mokoena

WEBHEALTH Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla has announced that former health ombudsman Professor Malegapuru Makgoba has been succeeded by Emeritus …

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10 weird signs of high cortisol levels in your body

WEBChronically high levels of cortisol are linked to serious health risks. Blurred vision occurs as a result of the body redirecting focus and energy towards more critical …

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800 doctors jobless, Health dept blames budgetary constraints

WEBThe Health Department is pleading “budgetary constraints” as around 800 unemployed doctors who completed statutory community service programmes are …

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Cholera outbreak in South Africa: Everything you need to know

WEBSOUTH Africa is currently experiencing a cholera outbreak, with several cases reported in the provinces of Gauteng, Limpopo and the Free State. The highly …

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The case of mould findings in some juice cartons: here are natural …

WEBMould on food is a common issue that most households encounter. While it certainly is not appetising, it often raises questions. Studies have shown that garlic has …

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SA faces critical shortage of nurses, with 1 nurse for every 218

WEBAccording to the South African Nursing Council, the nurse-to-patient ratio stands at one nurse for every 218 patients. Although it was observed in 2010 that South …

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Have you tried the trending okra water

WEBTHE new health trend of okra water is making waves on TikTok, with users claiming it helps with everything from losing weight to improving digestion and keeping …

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Makhadzi reportedly in ‘contact with medical specialist’ following

WEBIn the entertainment industry, mental health struggles are not a myth with several artists in the past having died by suicide. Makhadzi. Picture: Twitter AWARD …

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