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South Africa bolsters its COVID-19 response

South Africa bolsters its COVID-19 response

South Africa has grappled with the continent’s largest share of COVID…
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Dr Rirhandzu Norah Mongwe, Health worker

Dr Rirhandzu Norah Mongwe, Health Manager

Dr Rirhandzu Norah Mongwe is on the frontlines of Limpopo Province’s…
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Participants of the policy workshop in Cape Town, South Africa.

Strengthening Health Systems Resilience Towards Universal Health Coverage in South Africa

The World Health Organization Country Office for South Africa, in…
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Smoking is not funny: South African comedian on tobacco harm

Smoking is not funny: South African comedian on tobacco harm

“There is something about smoke (wafting around) your head that’s…
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Professor Fagan (left) is presenting a memorable gift from the CMSA to Dr Matshidiso Moeti.

WHO Regional Director for African Region Receives an Honorary Fellowship Award from the Colleges of Medicines of South Africa

On Thursday, 20 April 2022, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health…
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Opening remarks by WHO South Africa Incident Manager during the COVID-19 vaccination IAR in Durban KwaZulu-Natal province

KwaZulu-Natal province reviews its COVID-19 vaccination programme to improve planning and actions

The KwaZulu-Natal provincial Department of Health with technical…
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Omicron spreads but severe cases remain low in South Africa

Omicron spreads but severe cases remain low in South Africa

The Omicron variant is reaching more countries in Africa and weekly…
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World TB Day 2021commemoration

The UN family in South Africa will continue to support the Country towards achieving commitments to End TB

TB is still one of the top infectious killers in the world, with 1.4…
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WHO scales up support to reinforce Eastern Cape Province COVID-19 response

The Nelson Mandela Metro and the Sarah Baartman Districts, two of the…
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WHO encouraged by South Africa’s declining COVID-19 trend

WHO encouraged by South Africa’s declining COVID-19 trend

The World Health Organization (WHO) commends the government of South…
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