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Source: © 123rf As Covax closes on 31 December 2023, reflects on its successes and challenges in the bid to overcome inequity have underscored the clear need for the world to be better prepared the next time a viral threat with pandemic potential emerges

3 lessons from Covax as the organisation draws to a close

20 Dec 2023

UCT professor wins prestigious global award

UCT professor wins prestigious global award

7 Dec 2023

Ebola outbreak highlighted need of patient safety

Ebola outbreak highlighted need of patient safety

6 May 2015

Fewer doses of antibody for pneumonia, bronchiolitis possible, YSPH-led study finds

Fewer doses of antibody for pneumonia, bronchiolitis possible, YSPH-led study finds

Denise L Meyer 24 Apr 2015

Sanofi Pasteur's influenza vaccine arrives in South Africa

Sanofi Pasteur's influenza vaccine arrives in South Africa

7 Apr 2015

China-Africa Health Collaboration focused on universal health coverage

China-Africa Health Collaboration focused on universal health coverage

30 Mar 2015

Call for mines to invest in African health systems

Call for mines to invest in African health systems

10 Feb 2015

SA to deploy healthcare workers to help contain Ebola

SA to deploy healthcare workers to help contain Ebola

20 Jan 2015

Foot-and-mouth eats up farming

Foot-and-mouth eats up farming

14 Jan 2015

Rev. Winston Binabiba shows the digital recorder that Radio Gaakii received from the MFWA. Image: Media Foundation for West Africa

New centre supports access to information about Ebola

8 Jan 2015

Ebola survivors share life-saving tips via mobile app

Ebola survivors share life-saving tips via mobile app

7 Jan 2015

Seed distribution initiative to combine food security and Ebola containment strategies

19 Dec 2014

Healthcare professionals sought for Sierra Leone

Healthcare professionals sought for Sierra Leone

5 Dec 2014

Africa United features new Ebola prevention communications for West Africa

Africa United features new Ebola prevention communications for West Africa

4 Dec 2014

SA commemorates World Aids Day in Welkom

SA commemorates World Aids Day in Welkom

Nosihle Shelembe 2 Dec 2014

The real risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The real risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

25 Nov 2014

New self-study book emphasises the importance of disease control

4 Nov 2014

Ebola survivors' blood may hold possible treatment

Ebola survivors' blood may hold possible treatment

24 Oct 2014

Samsung donates 3,000 smartphones to provide humanitarian support against Ebola

Samsung donates 3,000 smartphones to provide humanitarian support against Ebola

22 Oct 2014

The UN has moved UNMEER from Conakry in Guinea to Accra in Ghana. UNMEER is working with various countries and health authorities to fight the spread of this disease. Image:

No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet

20 Oct 2014

[INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak

[INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak

16 Oct 2014

The Ebola virus which is devasting parts of West Africa as more and more people die from the disease. Image:

State asks private companies to donate to an Ebola fund

26 Sep 2014

Sandoz donates penicillin for Rheumatic Heart Disease research

9 Sep 2014

Researchers try to make sure herpes does not find a home

Researchers try to make sure herpes does not find a home

Bill Hathaway 2 Sep 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says that incorrect information from some Asian governments had prompted the cancellation of planned trips because visitors feared they might risk contracting Ebola Virus Disease. These reports are completely wrong. Image: GCIS

Asia's Ebola fears cause tour cancellations

20 Aug 2014

Precautions for travellers going to Ebola areas

Precautions for travellers going to Ebola areas

19 Aug 2014

The Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg where a man from Liberia was isolated and tested for Ebola. All tests were negative. Image:

SA's Ebola fears but no confirmed cases

19 Aug 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says it is "mischievious" to suggest that Ebola has arrived in South Africa without proper medical evidence to back up the claim. Image: GCIS

False alarm of Ebola virus in SA

15 Aug 2014

The Ebola virus that is spreading in West Africa may reach South Africa's shores via infected sailors working on board ships that stop at SA's ports. Image:

Ships pose bigger risk of 'importing' Ebola than airports

12 Aug 2014

Ebola outbreak showing swift spread but low mortality rate

Ebola outbreak showing swift spread but low mortality rate

8 Aug 2014

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is to convene an extraordinary meeting of SADC health ministers to discuss measures to stop the spread of Ebola to the southern regions of Africa.

Ebola: SADC health ministers to discuss dangers

7 Aug 2014

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Ebola outbreak highlighted need of patient safety

Ebola outbreak highlighted need of patient safety

6 May 2015

Fewer doses of antibody for pneumonia, bronchiolitis possible, YSPH-led study finds

Fewer doses of antibody for pneumonia, bronchiolitis possible, YSPH-led study finds

Denise L Meyer 24 Apr 2015

Sanofi Pasteur's influenza vaccine arrives in South Africa

Sanofi Pasteur's influenza vaccine arrives in South Africa

7 Apr 2015

China-Africa Health Collaboration focused on universal health coverage

China-Africa Health Collaboration focused on universal health coverage

30 Mar 2015

Call for mines to invest in African health systems

Call for mines to invest in African health systems

10 Feb 2015

SA to deploy healthcare workers to help contain Ebola

SA to deploy healthcare workers to help contain Ebola

20 Jan 2015

Foot-and-mouth eats up farming

Foot-and-mouth eats up farming

14 Jan 2015

Rev. Winston Binabiba shows the digital recorder that Radio Gaakii received from the MFWA. Image: Media Foundation for West Africa

New centre supports access to information about Ebola

8 Jan 2015

Ebola survivors share life-saving tips via mobile app

Ebola survivors share life-saving tips via mobile app

7 Jan 2015

Seed distribution initiative to combine food security and Ebola containment strategies

19 Dec 2014

Healthcare professionals sought for Sierra Leone

Healthcare professionals sought for Sierra Leone

5 Dec 2014

Africa United features new Ebola prevention communications for West Africa

Africa United features new Ebola prevention communications for West Africa

4 Dec 2014

SA commemorates World Aids Day in Welkom

SA commemorates World Aids Day in Welkom

Nosihle Shelembe 2 Dec 2014

The real risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

The real risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

25 Nov 2014

New self-study book emphasises the importance of disease control

4 Nov 2014

Ebola survivors' blood may hold possible treatment

Ebola survivors' blood may hold possible treatment

24 Oct 2014

Samsung donates 3,000 smartphones to provide humanitarian support against Ebola

Samsung donates 3,000 smartphones to provide humanitarian support against Ebola

22 Oct 2014

The UN has moved UNMEER from Conakry in Guinea to Accra in Ghana. UNMEER is working with various countries and health authorities to fight the spread of this disease. Image:

No Ebola in SA, neighbouring states yet

20 Oct 2014

[INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak

[INFOGRAPHIC]: 2014 Ebola Outbreak

16 Oct 2014

The Ebola virus which is devasting parts of West Africa as more and more people die from the disease. Image:

State asks private companies to donate to an Ebola fund

26 Sep 2014

Sandoz donates penicillin for Rheumatic Heart Disease research

9 Sep 2014

Researchers try to make sure herpes does not find a home

Researchers try to make sure herpes does not find a home

Bill Hathaway 2 Sep 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says that incorrect information from some Asian governments had prompted the cancellation of planned trips because visitors feared they might risk contracting Ebola Virus Disease. These reports are completely wrong. Image: GCIS

Asia's Ebola fears cause tour cancellations

20 Aug 2014

Precautions for travellers going to Ebola areas

Precautions for travellers going to Ebola areas

19 Aug 2014

The Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg where a man from Liberia was isolated and tested for Ebola. All tests were negative. Image:

SA's Ebola fears but no confirmed cases

19 Aug 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says it is "mischievious" to suggest that Ebola has arrived in South Africa without proper medical evidence to back up the claim. Image: GCIS

False alarm of Ebola virus in SA

15 Aug 2014

The Ebola virus that is spreading in West Africa may reach South Africa's shores via infected sailors working on board ships that stop at SA's ports. Image:

Ships pose bigger risk of 'importing' Ebola than airports

12 Aug 2014

Ebola outbreak showing swift spread but low mortality rate

Ebola outbreak showing swift spread but low mortality rate

8 Aug 2014

Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is to convene an extraordinary meeting of SADC health ministers to discuss measures to stop the spread of Ebola to the southern regions of Africa.

Ebola: SADC health ministers to discuss dangers

7 Aug 2014

Preventing rheumatic heart disease

Preventing rheumatic heart disease

4 Aug 2014

Multi-strain vaccine for HPV, suitable for girls, boys, women, men

Multi-strain vaccine for HPV, suitable for girls, boys, women, men

28 Jul 2014

Philanthropist gives Rotary US$1 million for polio eradication

Philanthropist gives Rotary US$1 million for polio eradication

9 Jun 2014

Minister meets NHLS to discuss new funding model

Minister meets NHLS to discuss new funding model

28 Mar 2014

Canine vaccinations effective deterrent to rabies in Africa

Canine vaccinations effective deterrent to rabies in Africa

23 Jan 2014

Trevor Mundel and Bill Gates. Image:

Gates Foundation forms new health partnerships in SA

Tamar Kahn 22 Jan 2014

Preventing lice this summer

Preventing lice this summer

14 Jan 2014

Lions Health open for delegate registration: First speakers announced

Lions Health open for delegate registration: First speakers announced

13 Jan 2014

Wits medical students excel in specialist examinations

Wits medical students excel in specialist examinations

9 Jan 2014

Inaugural Lions Health Awards now accepting entries

Inaugural Lions Health Awards now accepting entries

9 Jan 2014

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