GAUTENG – The South African National Blood Service (SANBS), in partnership with Lekoa FM and Evaton Mall, will host a blood donation drive at Evaton Mall on 16 June 2026. The campaign forms part of SANBS’s ongoing effort to encourage South Africans to donate blood and help save lives. The blood drive will take place […]
The Gauteng Department of Health will start a phased rollout of the HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir on 8 June 2026 across 133 health facilities in Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, Sedibeng and the West Rand. The programme is aimed at people at high risk of HIV infection as part of efforts to reduce new infections and support […]
SECUNDA – President Cyril Ramaphosa officially launched the national rollout of Lenacapavir in Secunda, marking a major step forward in South Africa’s efforts to prevent new HIV infections. The launch highlights the country’s commitment to strengthening HIV prevention through innovative healthcare solutions. Lenacapavir is a long-acting injectable HIV prevention medication administered only twice a year, […]
The Gauteng Department of Health has strengthened healthcare services in the Sedibeng region with the opening of a new 35-bed mental health care unit at Sebokeng Regional Hospital. Gauteng Health MEC Faith Mazibuko also officially reopened three refurbished wards at Kopanong District Hospital as part of efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and patient care. The […]
KWAZULU-NATAL- Residents of KwaMbonambi in northern KwaZulu-Natal are calling on Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane to urgently intervene at Sokhulu Clinic, alleging poor service delivery, negligence, and the mistreatment of patients. Community members say clinic staff are failing to provide proper care, prompting widespread concern over the quality of healthcare in the rural area. The clinic, […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, warning that it poses a significant risk of spreading to neighbouring countries. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, does not meet the criteria of a global pandemic emergency, […]
STEVE BIKO- The Gauteng Department of Health has responded to allegations made by a professional nurse at Steve Biko Academic Hospital who claimed in a viral video that she was being bullied by hospital management. The Department says the nurse was suspended in December 2025 after allegedly failing to comply with hospital policies related to […]
THEMBISA- The Gauteng Department of Health is accelerating recruitment at Gauteng Department of Health to address critical staffing shortages at Tembisa Hospital. The initiative targets key vacancies, including doctors, nurses, clinical support staff, and administrative workers, with the aim of improving service delivery, reducing long waiting times, and strengthening clinical supervision at the facility. According […]
The Gauteng Department of Health has introduced several interventions to improve conditions at Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital following operational and infrastructure challenges at the facility. The hospital, which serves communities in Mogale City and surrounding parts of Johannesburg, has been facing pressure due to high patient numbers, ageing infrastructure, and staffing shortages. The department said […]
FORT LAUDERDALE- More than 100 passengers and 13 crew members aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship have fallen ill following a norovirus outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The infected individuals have reportedly been isolated from other travelers to help prevent further spread of the virus. Norovirus is a […]