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

Joe Phaahla

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Health / Medical

Namibia Monitors Mpox Situation After New Cases and Deaths in South Africa

After the announcement by South African Health Minister, Joe Phaahla of a new laboratory-confirmed case of Mpox and a second death linked to the disease, Namibia is closely monitoring the situation. Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, stated that health authorities in Namibia are on alert and taking necessary precautions to prevent any potential outbreak in the country.  

todayJune 17, 2024 214

South Africa

First Fatal Case of Mpox Reported in South Africa As Health Minister Urges Vigilance

Reuters has disclosed that South Africa recorded its initial fatality from the viral infection monkey pox, as confirmed by its Health Minister, Joe Phaahla during a Wednesday news conference. The 37-year-old man passed away at Tembisa Hospital on Monday, marking the first death following five laboratory-confirmed cases in the past month. Phaahla emphasized the importance of prevention and management, stating, "One death is too many, especially from a preventable and […]

todayJune 13, 2024 26

South Africa

The DA says the South African Medical Association must be commended for speaking truth to power on the National Health Insurance

The DA says the South African Medical Association must be commended for speaking truth to power on the National Health Insurance. The association recently told Health minister, Joe Phaahla, that the South African health system was not ready for NHI. The DA’s, Michele Clarke, says the association once again highlighted the fact that NHI fails to address various challenges such as the shortage of staff in the public health system: […]

todayApril 9, 2024 46

South Africa

SA’s Health Minister to Oversee Recovery Efforts in Limpopo Bus Crash Tragedy

Today, SA's Health Minister Joe Phaahla will supervise the progress made by health authorities in Limpopo as they endeavor to identify and repatriate the victims and remains of a bus crash. Last week Thursday, forty-five individuals lost their lives in the accident that transpired at the Mmamatlakala bridge on the R518 in Limpopo, as a bus carrying passengers from Botswana to Moria crashed. According to Foster Mohale, spokesperson for the […]

todayApril 2, 2024 7

South Africa

South African Health Minister Pledges Support for Medical Professional Employment

SA's Health Minister Joe Phaahla commits to employing medical professionals, including doctors completing community service, emphasizing efforts to fund vacant positions in underserved areas. With 564 medical officer posts filled since October, additional advertisements are planned. Despite funding constraints, the minister highlights a steady increase in health professional employment and calls for a review of the current system to enhance funding and reduce workload pressures. The commitment reflects ongoing efforts […]

todayFebruary 6, 2024 5

South Africa

SA’s National Council of Provinces has adopted the controversial National Health Insurance Bill

The SA National Council of Provinces has voted in favour of the adoption of the National Health Insurance, with eight of the nine provinces voting to approve the bill. The Western Cape voted against it. The NHI Bill aims to lay the foundation for universal healthcare in South Africa by establishing the NHI Fund, which will become the country’s single and only purchaser of healthcare services. It will now be […]

todayDecember 7, 2023 12

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