The South African Department of Health has unveiled a national digital platform to monitor tuberculosis testing. The system was introduced by the country’s Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, according to Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. The platform has been designed to collect data on tuberculosis testing across all regions of the country. The information… Continue reading South Africa Launches Digital Platform to Combat Tuberculosis
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Health Minister Warns Dudula Over Clinic Occupation
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has held a high-level meeting with Operation Dudula leadership, warning them that their campaign to block undocumented foreign nationals from accessing public health facilities risks denying medical care to South Africans who lack official documents. Operation Dudula began stationing its members at government clinics and hospitals, with activists claiming they… Continue reading Health Minister Warns Dudula Over Clinic Occupation
Limpopo MEC Accused of Lying about Mentally ill Patient’s True Cause of Death
Limpopo Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego has been accused of lying about the true cause of the death of a mentally ill patient at Philadelphia Hospital in Dennilton. Klaas Ledwaba, 33, died in a psychiatric hospital ward on March 10, after allegedly being attacked by a fellow patient. In an interview with SABC News on Saturday,… Continue reading Limpopo MEC Accused of Lying about Mentally ill Patient’s True Cause of Death
SA Court Rules Against Termination Of Zimbabweans’ Permits
THE ruling by South African courts against the termination of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEPs) is a victory for Zimbabweans staying legally in the neighbouring country and a setback for the host country’s Home Affairs department. The High Court on Wednesday ruled the decision by Minister Aaron Motsoaledi as “unlawful, unconstitutional and invalid.” The court… Continue reading SA Court Rules Against Termination Of Zimbabweans’ Permits