Officials said South Africa’s phytosanitary and biosecurity requirements are world class and the department is awaiting bilateral trade agreements to be resolved to begin exports…

Countries on the continent are not waiting to be saved, they are paving the way with community-led, astute, innovative and independent immunisation programmes

Babies getting HIV from their infected mothers is rare in a cluster of 39 villages in the OR Tambo district

Health authorities say vaccines will mostly be donated, or, when available, be bought via negotiated deals with drugmakers, but with different budgets

We clarify issues surrounding the measles outbreak and explain who is eligible to get an extra vaccination

Low vaccination levels and high number of health-compromised populations make the continent a ‘breeding ground for variants’ that pose a global risk

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces the scaling back of restrictions and lifts the need to wear masks outdoors

Ethical decision-making for leaders involves balancing many competing needs, which includes allowing individuals hesitant about vaccines to discuss their concerns

The union wants the court to decide whether the policy of enforcing vaccinations at UFS holds water.

Low uptake anticipated because of festive season, but healthcare workers stand ready

Omicron’s many mutations allow it to duck our body’s natural defence, but the immune system has a some tricks to prevent you from getting severely ill

President Cyril Ramaphosa encourages citizens to vaccinate and continue to practice safety measures

Conman Carl and his cohort think that taking the jab will boost his re-election

Insurance companies have adjusted their premiums and people who are not vaccinated will pay more for cover

The unvaccinated will be denied use of public services on 21 December, but only 5% of the population has been vaccinated

It’s time to get vaccinated because the Covid viral firestorm is spreading fast

The World Health Organisation has enlisted a team of South African researchers to produce a new mRNA Covid-19 vaccine, but with no recipe to follow, it’s not an easy task

Organ recipients are at greater risk of death from Covid-19, while waiting lists for transplants grow

Once South Africa secured adequate amounts of vaccines, we were faced with a baffling dilemma. Not everyone wanted to take it

Vaccination campaigns that promote how having the Covid-19 vaccination will benefit individuals rather than society are more effective to convince people who are neutral or…