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Two new malaria vaccines are being rolled out across Africa: how …

WebMalaria incidents are on the rise. There were 249-million cases of this parasitic disease in 2022, five-million more than in 2021. Africa suffers more than any …

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Rights and responsibilities of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

WebThe OHS Act is designed to guide employers and protect employees, and while it is legally enforceable there are also significant benefits to preventing intoxication …

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Several hospitals in Gauteng and KZN have infrastructure …

WebParliament's Portfolio Committee on Health says it is concerned about infrastructural problems, the shortage of critical staff posts, and pressure at a number of …

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Understanding and Reducing Alcohol-Related Health Harms in

WebAlcohol abuse is a serious global challenge with severe harms that manifest as economic, health and social problems and costs (Sibanda, 2019; Matzopoulos, …

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Managing mental health related issues in the workplace

WebManaging mental health related issues in the workplace can be difficult. Employers should manage employees with mental health related issues carefully and …

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ANC’s healthcare system unlikely to be successful – Solidarity

WebNon-profit civil rights organisation Solidarity noted on Tuesday that South Africa does not have the necessary financial resources to support the proposed National …

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South Africa's National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy …

WebSouth Africa’s National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (NCCAS) supports the country’s ability to meeting its obligations in terms of the Paris Agreement …

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Adapting workplaces to climate change: Workplace safety and …

WebSouth Africa's scorching summers are becoming the norm, not the exception. This changing climate is not just a weather inconvenience, but a growing threat to worker …

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Gauteng Health advises public of revised uniform patient fee tariffs

WebThe Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) wishes to inform the public of the new uniform patient fees schedule or tariffs that have come into effect as of 1 May 2024. …

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Looming Legislation: Examining the BELA Bill's Impact on Education

WebThe Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (“BELA Bill”), which proposes amendment to the South African Schools Act, 1996 (“SASA”) and the Employment of …

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Environmental Right in Terms of the Constitution

WebSection 24 states as follows: Advertisement. Everyone has the right –. (a) To an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and. (b) To have the …

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Judge cancels 'expired' R526-million medical waste disposal …

WebA judge has found the Gauteng health department unlawfully awarded an expired R526-million three-year-long tender for crucial medical waste disposal services …

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Congo Republic declares mpox epidemic

WebRepublic of the Congo has declared an epidemic of mpox after 19 cases were confirmed across five departments, including the capital Brazzaville. No deaths …

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South Africa coal-plant closure delays risk thousands of deaths

WebDelays to the planned closures of coal-fired power plants proposed by South Africa’s energy department could result in thousands of deaths from air pollution and …

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Water crisis in South Africa: damning report finds 46

WebA new report by South Africa’s Department of Water and Sanitation paints a grim picture of the quality of the country’s drinking water, and its water infrastructure. The …

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PSA advises Ramaphosa to delay signing NHI Bill into law

WebGiven the uncertainty surrounding the political landscape after the May elections, the Public Servants Association (PSA) has advised President Cyril …

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Survey on the lived experience of the LGBT+ community in South …

WebAn assessment of the democratic consciousness, social cohesion and integration as well as the everyday experience of the LGBT+ community in South Africa …

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POPCRU calls for removal of police colleges' head

WebThe Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has called for the removal of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Divisional Commander for Human …

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