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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Department of Health

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South Africa

SA Health Dept to Discuss US Funding Cuts Impact on HIV & TB

S.A's Department of Health will this week engage with non-governmental organisations to discuss the impact of US funding cuts on HIV/Aids and tuberculosis programmes. The consultations will assess the impact of the USAID funding cuts and inform the government’s response. The department’s Foster Mohale urges patients receiving HIV treatment from affected US-funded centres to continue care at public health facilities:  

todayMarch 4, 2025 19

South Africa

In S.A, the DA Says Limpopo’s R1 Billion Digital Health Project Lacks Progress

  In South Africa, the DA in Limpopo says over one-billion-rand has been spent on digitising medical files with no clear end in sight. The party has criticised the provincial Department of Health for the slow progress of the Veritas Digital contract, which has scanned files at only 64 of 523 facilities. The DA’s Lindy Wilson is calling for a review, urging that funds be redirected to address more pressing […]

todayFebruary 25, 2025 35

World

Mixed reception from US lawmakers to Trump cabinet picks

  Donald Trump's cabinet picks have received a mixed reception from lawmakers from both political parties. Controversial nominees include Robert F Kennedy Junior for the Department of Health and Fox TV host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.  

todayNovember 25, 2024 25

South Africa

Basic Education and Health Departments Collaborate on New School Safety Guidelines

The Department of Basic Education is working closely with the Department of Health to develop new safety guidelines for schools following recent food contamination incidents linked to toxic pesticides. Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube told the media the department is also exploring legal measures to prevent hazardous chemicals, like organophosphates, from entering school environments to ensure the safety of learners:  

todayNovember 7, 2024 38

South Africa

S.A Unions Back One Another in Labour Court Battle Over Community Healthcare Workers

South African Union, Cosatu, says it is fully behind its affiliate NEHAWU, as it heads to the Labour Court today in defence of Community Healthcare Workers. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the union seeks to review the arbitration award that ruled against its application to compel the Department of Health to appoint Community Healthcare Workers permanently. She says NEHAWU’s case is justified:  

todayOctober 29, 2024 68