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

Health and Social Services minister

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Government Rejects Commercial Cannabis Cultivation for Medicinal Use As South Africa Legalizes Private Consumption

The Health and Social Services minister has decided against legalizing commercial cannabis cultivation for medicinal purposes, citing the effectiveness of current treatments. According to The Brief, Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula stated that existing medications delivered through intramuscular or intravenous methods are adequate for pain management. This decision follows a directive from the Cabinet in 2022 to investigate the demand and health risks associated with medicinal cannabis. Meanwhile, South African President […]

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Health and Social Services minister highlights Africa’s Health Workforce Challenges

Health and Social Services minister, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, addresses the Africa Health Workforce Investment Summit, highlighting Africa's critical shortage of health professionals. With a ratio of 1.55 health workers per 1,000 population, far below the WHO threshold of 4.45, access to healthcare services across the continent is severely limited. Shangula emphasizes the challenges of shortages, retention issues, and burnout among healthcare workers, hindering the delivery of quality healthcare, particularly in […]

todayMay 7, 2024 19

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