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Department of Health Pushes Four-month Catch-Up Program Immunization Campaign
The Department of Health has called on parents and caregivers to take their children for their immunisations against pneumococcal diseases during the four-month Catch-Up Programme immunization campaign. How People Arrived Here: vaccine catchup programmes...
Gauteng Provincial Government’s Intensified Tuberculosis Management Program Sees Major Improvement in the TB Cure Rate
The Gauteng provincial Government’s intensified Tuberculosis (TB) management program has seen a major improvement in the TB cure rate.
North West Department of Health to Investigate ‘Compulsory’ Pre-Treatment HIV Tests
The North West Department of Health says it will investigate allegations that nurses at Ikhutseng Community Clinic are illegally making treatment for any illness conditional on patients agreeing to be tested for HIV.
Banking Sector to be Included in South Africa’s HIV Campaign
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is to extend the HIV, Counselling and Testing campaign to the banking sector when he launches the campaign at ABSA headquarters.
Change4Life Summer Campaign Launched
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has launched the new Change4Life summer campaign to help get children active over the summer holidays.
Public Health Research School Launched
A new public health research school designed to build closer relations between researchers and practitioners across Public Health England and Local Authorities has been launched by Public Health Minister Anne Milton.
Hoax Calls Cost North West Department of Health Millions
Hoax emergency calls about fake life threatening incidents and traffic accidents are costing the North West Department of Health more than R5 million a month.
Communities in Gauteng Province, Urged to Use Local Clinics
In an effort to reduce pressure on hospitals, the Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development has urged provincial communities to use their local clinics for treatment. Since last year, the department has extended service hours to 24-hours at...
