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COVID-19 VACCINE FAQ
Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Vaccines work by training and preparing the body’s natural defences – the immune
TB Frequently Asked Questions
World TB Day is commemorated on 24 March every year with the purpose of raising public awareness of tuberculosis (TB),
A study on COVID-19 mortality in the second wave
A team of scientists at The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) released a *preprint of a paper on March
Commemorating the first positive COVID-19 case
When dawn broke on March 5th 2020, our nation held its breath as the Minister of Health, Dr Zwelini Mkhize
COVID-19 Funerals FAQ
What must be done if a loved one passes away at home from COVID-19 ? Contact an undertaker to remove
Why Ebola is back in Guinea and why the response must be different this time
Efforts are underway to curb the outbreak. CELLOU BINANI/AFP via Getty Images Jacqueline Weyer, National Institute for Communicable Diseases New
Sexually Transmitted Infections Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is an STI? A sexually transmitted infection or STI is an infection that is spread from an infected person
COVID-19 vaccine rollout for healthcare workers – FAQ
Disclaimer: Information courtesy of the National Department of Health (09 Feb 2021) WHEN WILL SOUTH AFRICA RECEIVE VACCINES? South Africa
COVID-19 gets detention with handy school safety tips
As many parents and caregivers prepare for the 2021 school year, those with little ones are encouraged to remind their
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Strategy FAQ
Disclaimer: Information courtesy of the National Department of Health (09 Feb 2021) WHY DO VACCINES MATTER? Vaccines are an important