Child in South Africa Paralyzed As a Result of a Rare Complication From Polio Vaccination

A Gauteng child has been paralyzed as a result of a rare complication from polio vaccination, said the Department of Health.

Rabies Deadly, But Can be Prevented

The South African health department has warned people who have been in direct contact with a rabies infected dog to contact their nearest health facility to receive the correct treatment.

South Africa is One of the Most Vulnerable Countries to the H1N1 Virus

World health experts believe South Africa is one of the most vulnerable countries to the H1N1 virus. Health experts attended an H1N1 symposium in Johannesburg on Monday as the world prepares for a fresh outbreak of the deadly virus. There were more than...