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Nehawu vs Dept of Health court case over COVID-19 equipment delayed
The union took government to court to compel the department to provide their members in the health care sector with personal protective equipment (PPE).
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COVID-19 infections in SA rise to 1,749, with 13 deaths
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize revealed this at a briefing where the Motsepe Foundation donated personal protective equipment to be distributed in all provinces.
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Health Dept warns SA against complacency over lower than expected COVID-19 cases
So far, at least 39,500 tests have been conducted while the department's preparing to ramp this up drastically in the coming weeks.
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Health Dept to work with law enforcement during COVID-19 screening drive
The Health Department said it would be working with law enforcement agencies to ensure that criminals did not take advantage of this mammoth COVID-19 screening program.
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SA received limited stock of flu vaccines: Health Department
It said the distribution of the vaccine would, therefore, be prioritised.
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Health Dept ‘aware’ of significant backlog in processing COVID-19 tests
There have been delays, especially at some private laboratories, due to pressure caused by the increasing workload.
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COVID-19: Union urges govt to adequately train, equip healthcare professionals
The Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union on Tuesday said it was concerned that the measures announced by the president on Sunday didn’t go far enough to address issues faced by health workers.
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FS Health Dept: Pelonomi Hospital ready to admit COVID-19 patients
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize announced that a 32-year-old Free State man came into contact with a person who returned from abroad.
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Coronavirus: Religious gatherings such as in Moria ‘concerning’
Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku said he is concerned about upcoming religious events that involve people gathering en mass, making them vulnerable when it comes to COVID-19.
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One of Gauteng's COVID-19 patients in critical condition - dept
The latest cases were confirmed earlier on Wednesday by the Health Ministry, with those infected having travelled from countries including Italy, Germany, Austria, Turkey and Switzerland.
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Mkhize: We're tracing everyone who had direct contact with infected citizens
The third and latest COVID-19 patient in South Africa was confirmed on Sunday.
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Opposition parties react to second coronavirus case diagnosed in SA
South Africans have been strongly encouraged to continue following hygienic practices such as regular handwashing to fight against the rapid spread of the disease.
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Too early for SA to enforce travel bans to deal with coronavirus - Ramaphosa
The president has appealed to the public not to spread fake news and information on COVID-19 as this would cause panic.
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Here’s the list of hospitals designated to treat coronavirus patients in SA
The virus was identified in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in December and is spreading throughout the world.
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No need to ban major events or public gatherings in SA yet - Mkhize
The health minister said he will be meeting with sports bodies and churches in order to inform them about the coronavirus outbreak.
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First coronavirus case confirmed in SA
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has confirmed the first positive case of the coronavirus in South Africa. #BreakingNews #Coronavirus #CoronaVirusinSA
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Claims of private doctors charging people for coronavirus tests probed
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said coronavirus tests were a state function to be carried out at public institutions.
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Some South Africans unable to return from China due to logistical issues: dept
Most Chinese cities and towns have been on lockdown with no public transport operating in the wake of the coronavirus spread.
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Budget speech 2020: SA's health gets R200bn injection
This was announced by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni on Wednesday while tabling his R1.95 trillion budget in Parliament.
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'This looks like a scam': Gauteng residents weigh in on NHI
Over the weekend, organisations, lobby groups and political parties gathered at the Dlamini Multipurpose Hall in Soweto for the final leg of public hearings on the inclusive national health system.
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Govt confident it can detect & isolate any cases of coronavirus in SA
Health screen checks at all ports of entry across the country were stepped up while the NICD’s emergency operations centre was on ‘alert mode’.
