South African Tribune

According to South African Government News Agency, the decision follows recommendations from an IHR Emergency Committee, which convened on Wednesday to analyze the latest data on the outbreaks. The committee pointed to the emergence of a new clade of Mpox in eastern DRC and its rapid spread to neighboring countries,…

KOUBRI — The special delegation from the commune of Koubri led a significant gutter cleaning initiative on Saturday, coupled with a public awareness campaign on the importance of sanitation for improving community health. According to Burkina Information Agency, President of the special delegation of Koubri, the effort saw broad participation…

WINDHOEK—The Namibian government has initiated the consolidation of its health regulatory bodies into a single entity, the Health Professions Council of Namibia, aimed at enhancing the oversight and regulation of health professionals across the country. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, Minister of Health and Social Services, introduced the Health Professions Council of…

WINDHOEK — The Khomas Regional Council (KRC) has completed significant upgrades to two local clinics, Hakahana and Donkerhoek, which were officially handed over to the Ministry of Health and Social Services on Wednesday. The council also donated a fully equipped ambulance, bolstering healthcare services in the Windhoek Rural Constituency. According…

OSHAKATI — The FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust has donated a hemodialysis catheter valued at N$110,515 to the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital, enhancing the facility’s capacity to treat patients with end-stage kidney disease. This donation is part of a broader effort to support health services in Namibia. According to Namibia Press Agency,…

WINDHOEK — The Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia has publicly refuted claims circulating on social media that it is recruiting nurses for Katutura Hospital. This clarification comes in response to widespread misinformation regarding job vacancies. According to Namibia Press Agency, spokesperson for the health ministry, the post…

MBOMBELA — In a significant operation against corruption linked to COVID-19 procurement, South African authorities have seized assets worth approximately R52.6 million. The operation targeted senior officials and service providers involved in corrupt activities within the Mpumalanga Department of Public Works. According to South African Government News Agency, the Special…

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA — Elago Nantana, chairperson of The Delivery Room Foundation, a spiritual and mental health clinic, has initiated a 321-kilometer solo trek from Okahandja to Walvis Bay. This endeavor, themed 'A Walk of Mental Peace,' aims to address the significant mental health challenges that have escalated among men post-COVID-19,…

PRETORIA — The Department of Health has successfully finalized the allocation of internships and community service positions for the 2024 mid-year cycle, targeting eligible health professionals who missed out during the regular January allocation period. This adjustment caters to those whose academic qualifications were pending, ensuring compliance with the legal…

PRETORIA – Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla is set to hold a media briefing on Wednesday at Tshedimosetso House to discuss the recent Mpox outbreak and the government's response. This follows the identification of new Mpox cases in Durban's Addington and St Augustine Hospitals, bringing attention to the spread of…