Dr Joe Phaahla: Steering us through a health crisis
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has taken up the reins with confidence,.
COVID Update: Third Shot’s A Charm?
On 15 October the Minister of Health announced that South African teens would be eligible to receive their jab. This followed a recommendation by the Vaccine Ministerial Advisory Committee which was supported by Health MECs and Cabinet.
South Africa launches it’s Digital Vaccination Certificate
The Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, just launched the digitalised Covid-19 vaccination certification procedure, earlier this month on the 8 October 2021. The certificate is set to bolster the country’s economy.
Driving vaccinations: Youth may hold the key to reaching immunity targets
The opening of the national vaccination drive to all those older than 18 promises to give the country’s fight against Covid-19 a boost. This move could potentially change the trajectory of the pandemic in the country, with youth a key sector for fighting the Covid-19.
Suicide Prevention in SA – Fighting the mental health impacts of the pandemic
The global pandemic has had far-reaching effects on how we live and do business, but one of its less recognised impacts has been on mental health. Growing levels of depression have been consistently highlighted in the findings of the National Income Dynamics Study – Coronavirus Rapid Mobile Survey (NIDS-CRAM).