Gauteng Health says an estimated 6 500 people in South Africa wait for organ and tissue transplants and urges citizens to register with the Organ Donor...
South Africa has reported 3,462 confirmed measles cases in 2026 as unvaccinated infants rise from 12.1% in 2017 to 36.3% between Jan and Apr 2026, the...
Ervebo doses have reached the DRC for use against a Bundibugyo outbreak. WHO warns vaccines alone won’t stop intense, multi‑province transmission and regional spread.
A South African study of 370 psychiatric admissions found nearly half were current cannabis users, linked to earlier onset, worse symptoms, poorer adherence and higher relapse.
Gauteng receives 28,593 Lenacapavir initiation packs for 133 facilities, restoring supplies after high uptake. Province has 57,231 packs across three batches.
A viral video from King Dinuzulu Hospital shows a nurse apparently assaulting a patient. KZN Health condemned the conduct and a DA MPL has called for...
Physicians group urges update of South Africa’s dietary guidelines, recommending clearer protein guidance, sustainability info and transparency in development.
Gauteng Health says claims that a delay in retinal surgery at Steve Biko Academic Hospital caused a patient’s permanent blindness are "factually flawed" and not supported...
Health Department says the M72/ASO1E TB vaccine is in phase 3 trials in five countries and is preparing for expedited registration and roll-out once approved.
Gauteng Health urges parents to return HPV vaccine consent forms so eligible Grade 5 girls can be vaccinated during the August–October school campaign.
