Department of Health
Mpox Cases Rise Rapidly in South Africa as Health Department Urges Vigilance
South Africa has recorded a sharp increase in laboratory-confirmed mpox cases, with the Department of…
Health Department Warns of Immunisation Crisis as Unvaccinated Children Surge
The Department of Health has called for an urgent national response to a sharp decline…
Polio Virus Detected in Cape Town Wastewater, Health Officials on High Alert
South African health authorities have sought to calm public fears after two different polio-related virus…
Three Senior Health Officials Charged in R1m Scandal
Three senior officials from the National Department of Health have appeared in court on charges…
Schools Begin HPV Vaccinations to Prevent Cervical Cancer
The Department of Health has launched its 2026 Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination campaign, aimed at protecting girls aged nine years and older from developing cervical cancer later in life. The nationwide drive begins on Monday, 2 February, and will be rolled out through schools across the country as part of the Integrated School Health Programme. Trained healthcare workers, including nurses, will visit schools to administer the vaccine free of charge. Cervical cancer remains a major public health concern in…
Gauteng Health Department Granted Leave To Appeal Medical Waste Tender Ruling
In a dramatic turn of events, the Gauteng Department of Health’s multi-million rand waste management tender award has been thrown into disarray. The department has successfully secured leave to appeal the High Court’s decision that declared the R526 million tender unlawful. The saga began in November 2022, when the Gauteng Department of Health issued a tender for medical waste disposal services. Buhle Waste, a long-standing player in the industry, submitted a bid alongside nineteen other companies. However, the tender process…
First Cholera Cases Traced To Malawi Bus Trip – Phaahla
The first cases of cholera in Gauteng were traced to a bus trip to Malawi back in January, Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla said The explanation of the origins of the deadly waterborne disease is unlikely to bring any comfort to the families who lost their loved ones to the outbreak. On Wednesday, Phaahla held a press briefing at Tshedimosetso House in Pretoria, where he outlined the timeline of what has now come to be known as the Hammanskraal cholera…