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New US report reveals myocarditis risks linked to Covid vaccines for South Africans
New US report reveals myocarditis risks linked to Covid vaccines for South Africans
Addressing SA’s foot-and-mouth disease: The need for strategic vaccination and traceability
South Africa faces significant challenges in combating foot-and-mouth disease, with the Freedom Front Plus calling for improved traceability, strategic vaccination, and domestic vaccine production to mitigate economic impacts on farmers.
Flu season arrives early in South Africa: Vaccination advice from experts
Flu season has started earlier than usual in South Africa, prompting health experts to urge vaccinations for high-risk groups.
Diphtheria claims 9 lives in South Africa: health officials issue vaccination alert before Easter holidays
With nine fatalities reported this year, South Africa's diphtheria cases are on the rise. The NICD urges parents to check vaccination records ahead of the school holidays to prevent further spread.
New vaccine trial brings hope in the fight against tuberculosis on World TB Day
On this World TB Day, the emergence of the M72 vaccine shines a much-needed light of hope in our battle against tuberculosis, a disease that has claimed millions of lives, particularly in the most vulnerable communities, and a potent reminder of our global health challenges.
Six mpox cases confirmed in Ekurhuleni
Health officials confirm six mpox cases in Ekurhuleni, with three already recovered. While the situation remains controlled, authorities have implemented comprehensive monitoring measures and issued preventative guidelines for public safety.
5 years on: What's the real truth about Covid-19?
It has been five years since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020 a decision that fundamentally altered the course of history.
Scientists link Covid vaccines to Epstein-Barr virus and a new syndrome that causes biological changes in the body
A newly identified condition, called “post-vaccination syndrome” (PVS), appears to be linked to mRNA Covid vaccines.
Is South Africa prepared to manufacture its own vaccines for future pandemics?
Experts discuss South Africa’s current vaccine manufacturing capabilities and the steps needed to prepare for future pandemics.
War in Congo heightens risk of infectious diseases for millions
Violence disrupts disease prevention efforts, leaving millions vulnerable to deadly infections.
Trump's military overhaul: Transgender ban and Iron Dome plans revealed
In a sweeping series of military reforms, Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders including a controversial ban on transgender personnel and plans for an American Iron Dome defence system. The former president's orders, signed aboard Air Force One, signal a dramatic shift in US military policy and have drawn immediate criticism from current defence officials.
Health officials warn of rising diphtheria cases in Western Cape and Gauteng
Diphtheria cases prompt vaccination reminder as health officials urge vigilance
Is the world ready for the next pandemic?
An awkward question remains five years after Covid-19 began its deadly rampage: is the world ready to handle the next pandemic?
HIV is still spreading among young women because Sugar Daddies
WHILE South Africans now seem less concerned about HIV than in previous years, a young professor from the University of KwaZulu-Natal has raised an alarm about escalating numbers of teenage girls who are increasingly infected by sugar daddies.
Over 7. 1 million HPV vaccine doses administered since 2014
As the world marks the fourth annual Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action, South Africa celebrates significant strides in its efforts to combat cervical cancer.
Trump-Rogan podcast touches on election, tax reform, and extraterrestrial life
Donald Trump’s three-hour podcast with Joe Rogan stirred debate with repeated election fraud claims, tax proposals, and musings on life on Mars.
WHO says 'intense bombardment' halts Gaza polio vaccinations
The WHO said it had been “compelled to postpone” the bid to give 119,279 children in northern Gaza a second polio vaccine dose.
TB war needs backers without profits as sole focus
TB vaccine expert Professor Willem Hanekom said the world would never control the disease without manufacturing partners not focused entirely on profits.
Mpox vaccine rollout faces challenges in east DR Congo
Kamituga, one of the localities hardest hit by the epidemic with around a thousand confirmed cases, will be one of the first to receive the doses, according to the provincial health authorities.
Drug-resistant superbugs projected to kill 39 million by 2050
Superbugs, strains of bacteria or pathogens that have become resistant to antibiotics, making them much harder to treat, have been recognised as a rising threat to global health.
WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in African countries hit the hardest
WHO approved the two-dose vaccine for adults aged 18 and above. While the vaccine is not recommended for those under 18, WHO noted that it could be used in infants, children, and adolescents in areas experiencing outbreaks where the benefits of vaccination outweighed the risks.
Time for a Gaza truce deal, says US
The United States said it would work “over the coming days” with fellow mediators Egypt and Qatar “to push for a final agreement,” said US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.
Leon Schreiber’s Home Affairs Digitisation - an automated oppression?
What really lurks behind Schreiber’s digitisation? Is it to safeguard national security, or to instil a system of Automated Oppression?
This is how much it costs to have a baby in South Africa in 2024
How much does it really cost to have and raise a baby in South Africa? We explore the expenses involved, from medical care to baby essentials, and provide key financial planning tips from two recent mums.
Mpox: Brace yourself for another Lockdown
The Lockdown means the suspension of constitutional democracy and the Bill of Rights. The 2020 Lockdown turned this country into an open-air prison ruled by dictate, where ‘effective midnight tonight’ was Ramaphosa’s favourite despotic refrain!