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WHO supporting South African consortium to establish first …

WebGeneva/Johannesburg/Paris: The World Health Organization (WHO) and its COVAX partners are working with a South African consortium comprising Biovac, Afrigen …

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A Plan to Increase Vaccine Access and end the Pandemic faster

WebAt an estimated $50 billion, it would help end the pandemic faster in the developing world, reduce infections and loss of lives, accelerate the economic recovery …

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UNICEF welcomes 50 per cent COVID—19 vaccination coverage in …

WebMore than half of South Africa’s adults – aged 18 and above – have now had at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to the latest data from the National …

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Children in South Africa at high risk of the impacts of the climate

WebPRETORIA, 20 August 2021 – Children and young people in South Africa are among those most at risk of the impacts of climate change, threatening their health, education and …

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Good Health and Well-being

Web3.3 By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases. …

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Eastern Cape becomes the first South Africa province to campaign …

WebHundreds of people living with HIV are spreading the word in South Africa that effective treatment can prevent onward transmission of the virus. The Eastern Cape has …

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South Africa’s Response to the Covid-19

WebIn response to a massive surge in new cases of Covid-19 in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa over the weekend announced a series of measures …

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65 per cent of young people with mental health related issues did …

WebPRETORIA, 5 October 2021 – Some 65 per cent of young people stated that they had some form of a mental health issue but did not seek help, according to findings from the latest …

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Uneven routine immunization coverage threatens the health of …

WebPRETORIA, 26 April 2021 – The drop in routine immunization coverage among children under five years of age, over the past 13-months, could lead to a resurgence of vaccine …

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World Environment Day United Nations in South Africa

WebWorld Environment Day. 06 June 2020. World Environment Day is an opportunity to urge our governments to deliver on their commitments to safeguard nature and end pollution. …

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ILO launches training for health workers on HealthWISE

WebIn response to closure of selected health facilities due to non-compliance with occupational health and safety measures against COVID-19, the International …

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The 'slow violence' of malnutrition in South Africa

WebThe Covid-19 pandemic, and the ongoing measures to contain it, have revealed a stark divide between those who have access to adequate, nutritious, …

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60 per cent of youth needed mental health support over past year

WebLatest U-Report poll, released ahead of World Mental Health Day, reflects a potential improvement in mental wellbeing but significant variants between ages, not …

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Official Opening of the extended Migration Health Assessment …

WebThe International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in South Africa officially opened the newly extended Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC). To ensure …

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More than 31 per cent of 15–19-year-old females in South Africa

WebPRETORIA, 11 October 2022 – The persistent high rates of overweight and obesity, particularly among adolescent girls, is putting lives at risk, as the transition phase …

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The joint programme's support to the National HIV Response in …

WebThe joint programme's support to the National HIV Response in 2022. In South Africa, support from the Joint Team led to the development of a person-centred …

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Eastern Cape launches the HIV "Undetectable

WebHundreds of people living with HIV in Eastern Cape Province are spreading the word that effective treatment can prevent onward transmission of the virus. Eastern …

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#OnMyMind: Better mental health for every child in South Africa

WebA U-Report South Africa poll in 2022 found that some 73 per cent of children and young people felt they needed mental health support in 2022. The disruption to …

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HIV responses succeed when we let communities lead

Web“Mama, today is your day to visit the clinic,” reminds Bongezwa Maleyile and Nomzamo Zintoyinto, community healthcare workers in the traditionally Xhosa and rural …

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