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latest news & developmentsDehumanising Malawi hospitals fail mothers with impairments
More than 1.7 million people in the country live with disabilities, but the hospital system is not set up for them, so they suffer indignity and worse
The Continent: Africa A-Z of 2021
The highlights of 2021 in Africa
Sisonke J&J urges health personnel to remain calm as Covid vials run low at some hospitals
Health workers have been prioritised and the electronic data system tightened between the arrival of the first and second batches of vials
Relief is near in the scramble for vaccines
The health minister has announced a glimmer of hope with SA having secured 1.5-million doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine
Ramphosa extends national state of disaster
As the president extends the state of disaster for another month, other restrictions will be eased, including those on alcohol sales and international travel
The challenges of delivering a Covid-19 vaccine in Africa requires a new approach
It is imperative that we train healthcare workers and participate in continent-wide collaboration
Africa’s ill-resourced healthcare systems need immediate revamping
Now is the time to rewrite a collective script of Africa’s development agenda and the well being of its people
Editorial: Something beautiful in the disaster
Before us is an opportunity to make sure we come together to ensure the government fixes what urgently needs to be mended.
The future of health in South Africa
Digital health technology is already having a huge impact on healthcare, both for patients and health professionals
Pakistan polio vaccine teams on edge after fatal attacks
Multiple polio vaccination workers in Pakistan have been killed in attacks targeting health workers in the country’s northwest earlier this week
Health workers reject deal to drop ‘night vigil’ charges
The Free State government had them arrested during a protest against their dismissal, now the workers say they will fight the charges in court.
Comment: We can stop the haemorrhaging
South Africa has the means and opportunity to keep its healthcare professionals.
E Cape to educate new health workers
The Eastern Cape department of health on Thursday launched a massive campaign to educate and employ more than 1 000 health professionals.