After South Africa, Namibia also suspends use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine
Oct 25, 2021, at 01:05 am
After South Africa, Namibia has stopped Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine citing concerns that it could increase the risk of HIV infection among men, a claim the vaccine's manufacturer says is unfounded, according to media reports.
South Africa rejects Russian made Sputnik V amid fears of HIV among men
Oct 19, 2021, at 04:52 am
Johannesburg/IBNS: South Africa's health regulator on Monday said it would not approve Russia's Sputnik V amid concerns that the Covid-19 vaccine could increase the risk of HIV infection among men.
Highly infectious C.1.2 Covid variant becomes new cause of worry
Sep 03, 2021, at 03:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The emergence of new C.1.2 Covid variant, found in South Africa, has caused fresh worry while the Delta variant of the virus continues to wreak havoc in many countries.
New more infectious coronavirus strain from South Africa detected in UK: British health secy
Dec 24, 2020, at 05:03 am
London/IBNS: British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Wednesday that a new, more infectious variant of coronavirus has been found in Britain in cases linked to South Africa.
New partnership to boost maternal and newborn health in East and Southern Africa
Nov 18, 2020, at 03:27 pm
New York: Some 10,000 health workers will be trained to support mothers and newborns in Africa through a partnership between the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, and Laerdal Global Health, the non-profit arm of a Norwegian company that provides innovative training, educational and therapy solutions for emergency medical care and patient safety.
South Africa's confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 100,000
Jun 23, 2020, at 04:01 pm
Cape Town/Xinhua: The cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa has exceeded the 100,000 mark to reach 101,590, according to the latest official update released early Tuesday.
Number of COVID-19 Cases in South Africa Exceeds 10,000 - Health Minister
May 11, 2020, at 11:53 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: The number of confirmed COVID-19 Cases in South Africa has reached 10,015, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Sunday.
South Africa sees highest single-day surge in COVID-19 cases
May 09, 2020, at 12:07 pm
Cape Town/Xinhua/UNI: South Africa on Friday reported 663 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since March 5 when the country reported its first case, raising the total number of cases in the country to 8,895.
South Africa sees rapid rise in COVID-19 cases
Apr 13, 2020, at 12:09 pm
Cape Town/Xinhua/UNI: The total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in South Africa has risen to 2,173, up 145 from the previously reported cases, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Sunday.
South Africa extends lockdown for another two weeks to combat COVID-19
Apr 10, 2020, at 12:13 pm
Johannesberg/UNI: In order to stem the spread of Covid-19, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday extended the country’s lockdown for another two weeks.
South Africa responding to largest-ever Listeria outbreak – UN health agency
Jan 13, 2018, at 02:12 pm
New York, Jan 13 (JEN): What is believed to be the largest-ever outbreak of the bacterial disease Listeriosis – or Listeria – has left more than 60 people dead across South Africa, with nearly 750 confirmed cases, the United Nation’s health agency said Friday.