insert_link South Africa In S.A, Gauteng Health MEC to Lead Engagement on Food Safety In South Africa, Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will lead a multi-stakeholder engagement in Soweto this afternoon, focused on compliance and enforcement of food safety measures. The country is currently battling a foodborne illness outbreak. Over 20 children have died in Gauteng due to suspected food poisoning linked to spaza shops. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says the MEC will also conduct inspections at local spaza shops and supermarkets to […] todayNovember 26, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Health Department focuses on filling critical job vacancies in S.A despite budget challenges In South Africa, the Gauteng Health Department says it’s focusing on filling critical job vacancies despite budget challenges. The department is grappling with a 500-million-rand shortfall in its employee budget. This shortfall, caused by the underfunded salary agreement from last year, has placed a significant strain on the department’s resources. Spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says the department continues to engage with stakeholders to address these budgetary challenges: todayOctober 17, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa Over 70 Matric Learners Hospitalized for Suspected Food Poisoning in Gauteng In S.A, Gauteng's Department of Health reports that over 70 matric learners from various West Rand schools are receiving treatment at Carletonville District Hospital due to suspected food poisoning. The incident occurred this morning during a matric camp at Fochville Secondary School. The department’s Motalatale Modiba says while one learner was taken to a private facility, the others are in stable condition: todayOctober 11, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa Power Restored at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital After Substation Fire The Gauteng Health Department has confirmed the restoration of power supply to Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital following an outage caused by a burnt feeder board at the Ridge substation. City Power's team successfully restored power this morning, according to Motalatale Modiba from the department. Since Sunday, the hospital had been relying on backup generators due to the outage, which affected multiple areas of Johannesburg. todayApril 24, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Gauteng Health Department Applauds Johannesburg High Court Ruling Affirming Legitimacy of Medical Waste Tender Process The Gauteng Department of Health has welcomed the ruling of the Johannesburg High Court on the waste tender matter between itself and Buhle Medical Waste. The company had accused the department of awarding a 525-million-rand medical waste tender to Tshenolo Waste and Phuting Medical Waste irregularly. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says the court ruling reaffirms that the proper processes were followed in the awarding of the tender. todayMarch 4, 2024 31