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Despite the long history of medical racism, any potential Covid-19 vaccines must be tested in Africa — but not only on the continent. (Reuters)
MENINGITIS

UN says 736 meningitis cases, 61 deaths this year in Niger

The United Nations (UN) said 61 people have died of meningitis since January in Niger, despite mass vaccinations to prevent a possible epidemic.

  • Staff Reporter
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Jabs deplete vaccine budget but dramatically cut child mortality

Prevenar and Rotarix have emptied paediatric wards but the coverage is still too low.

  • Bhekisisa Team
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CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH HOSPITAL

DA: Boy’s death ‘inexcusable’

The death of a 16-year-old boy from suspected meningitis at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital was ”inexcusable”, the DA said on Thursday.

  • Staff Reporter
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EASTERN CAPE

Medical Association: No need to panic over meningitis

There is no need to panic over the current meningitis outbreak in South Africa, the South African Medical Association said on Tuesday.

  • Staff Reporter
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BISHOP PAUL VERRYN

‘Jo’burg church no place for Zim refugees’

Zimbabwean refugees should not be allowed to stay in Johannesburg’s Central Methodist Church, Gauteng’s minister for local government said on Friday.

  • Staff Reporter
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MENINGITIS

Pupils treated after meningitis scare

Pupils at the Willow Crescent Secondary School in Eldorado Park were given preventative meningitis medication after a teenager died on Thursday.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
MENINGITIS

Classes to resume at school after meningitis outbreak

Classes will resume at Mondeor High School following a meningitis outbreak, the Gauteng education department said on Friday.

  • Staff Reporter
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