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South Africa Cholera Vaccine Enters Human Trials

South Africa Cholera Vaccine Enters Human Trials

South Africa has begun Phase 1 trials of a locally manufactured oral cholera vaccine after regulatory approval. The study tests safety in healthy adults at sites in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, aiming to boost regional supply and speed outbreak response
November 13, 2025
Tshwane Rivers Unsafe: City Halts Swimming, Baptisms

Tshwane Rivers Unsafe: City Halts Swimming, Baptisms

Tshwane rivers unsafe for any water contact, the city warns. Residents should pause swimming, bathing and baptisms while teams test and clean polluted stretches. Tap water remains safe to drink. Here’s what to avoid and how to report spills.
November 12, 2025
Foreign Nationals Healthcare Access: DA, SAHRC Urge SAPS

Foreign Nationals Healthcare Access: DA, SAHRC Urge SAPS

The DA and SAHRC urge SAPS to stop Operation Dudula’s blockades, ensuring foreign nationals healthcare access at clinics. Denying care risks disease outbreaks and violates constitutional rights. Police must act swiftly to secure facilities and protect public health for all.
September 15, 2025
Operation Dudula Meeting with Motsoaledi Follows Clinic Protest

Operation Dudula Meeting with Motsoaledi Follows Clinic Protest

Operation Dudula has requested a meeting with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi after protesting outside the Lilian Ngoyi Community Health Centre in Diepkloof. The group claims undocumented migrants are straining public healthcare, while critics warn their actions risk undermining constitutional rights.
August 12, 2025
Patients Froze to Death in Northern Cape Hospital

Patients Froze to Death in Northern Cape Hospital

A Health Ombud investigation confirmed that at least two patients froze to death at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital due to hypothermia, caused by a year-long power outage and inadequate heating. Professor Taole Mokoena’s report exposed severe management failures, including thin
August 1, 2025
ARVs in South Africa Water: Health Risks Under Scrutiny

ARVs in South Africa Water: Health Risks Under Scrutiny

A North-West University study detects ARVs in South Africa water, raising concerns about long-term health and ecological risks. Although officials assure water safety, experts advocate for advanced wastewater treatment to reduce pharmaceutical residues and prevent issues like antimicrobial resistance.
July 23, 2025

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