Public urged to get recommended vaccines amid rise in whooping cough cases
Parents and caregivers of children under 12 years are encouraged to ensure that their children are up to date with
February 26, 2026
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Health Department, NICD monitoring Nipah virus outbreak
The Department of Health is currently inundated with media and public enquiries about the outbreak of Nipah virus, also known
February 2, 2026
Why HIV preventative jab is game changer for couples (opinion piece)
The planned rollout of Lenacapavir – an injection used for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection – by the
December 5, 2025
World Toilet Day 2025 – We’ll always need the toilet
There are certain realities that every person on Earth shares — basic things we all must do to live. We
November 20, 2025
Let’s act now and take action against antimicrobial resistance
With the growing threat of drug-resistant infections, each of us has a vital role to play in combating antimicrobial resistance
November 17, 2025
Note to healthcare professionals: start of the malaria season in South Africa
The start of summer generally marks the beginning of the high malaria transmission season in South Africa. Higher temperatures and
November 14, 2025
