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WC department of health says new covid sub-variant is more infectious, but less severe

by Loushe Jordaan Gilbert As the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a new COVID 19 variant last week, many are left concerned about the severity of the variant dubbed EG.5 or Eris. Public Health Specialist for the Western Cape’s department of health, Professor Hassan Mohamed said although the sub-variant is more infectious than the other variants, it’s not as severe. “We have to bear in mind that this is a […]

14 August 2023

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Loadshedding hinders hospital sector costing local Government millions to assist those in need

By Daanyaal Matthews The effect of loadshedding on the economy has been documented thoroughly with some economists arguing that the phenomenon costs the Republic roughly R1 billion a day with every corner of the nation negatively affected, including the health sector. The health sector, the backbone of any functioning state, has been in recovery since the Covid-19 pandemic with the sector plagued with understaffing and the strain of loadshedding has […]

24 July 2023

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WC Health Department continues to encourage parents to vax children against measles

By: Aneeqa du Plessis The Western Cape Department of Health continues to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated as measles continues to spread through the Cape Metro. According to chief operating officer, Dr Saadiq Karriem there are just under 10 cases in the province. “All provinces around the country have declared an outbreak except for the Eastern Cape. The outbreak started in Limpopo during the October month last year […]

10 March 2023

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WC Health Department encourages public to vaccinated as new Covid variant looms

By: Aneeqa du Plessis The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) has registered Paxlovid, an anti-viral medicine manufactured by Pfizer, to treat Covid-19. It is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 in adults, who do not require supplemental oxygen but are at increased risk for progression to severe Covid-19. Sahpra says Paxlovid consists of tablets for a five-day oral treatment regimen, with morning and evening doses. […]

3 February 2023

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WC department of health says new covid sub-variant is more infectious, but less severe

Loadshedding hinders hospital sector costing local Government millions to assist those in need

WC Health Department continues to encourage parents to vax children against measles

WC Health Department encourages public to vaccinated as new Covid variant looms

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