National Health Laboratory Service in South Africa has begun restoring its critical IT services

The National Health Laboratory Service in South Africa has begun restoring its critical IT services following a recent cyberattack. Critical services, including laboratory registration and results processing, are being returned online in phases. Healthcare professionals can now access patient results through the NHLS laboratory web results viewer, improving efficiency and reducing backlogs. The laboratory’s spokesperson Mzi Gcukumana says they are safeguarding their IT assets and resuming full-service delivery amid ongoing global cyber threats:

By: Selma Taapopi Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tobie Aupindi, says the Biosafety Act of 2006 (Act No. 7 of 2006) and its subsequent regulations have served Namibia well over the years. He however noted that rapid scientific advancements have exposed the need to review and […]

24 February, 2026