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Government welcomes Jehovah’s Witnesses’ ‘change of heart’ on blood transfusions

The Department of Health has welcomed what it describes as a "change of heart" by Jehovah’s Witnesses on blood transfusions. The religious denomination has for decades prohibited transfusions of whole blood and its four primary components based on their religious beliefs. The denomination's Governing Body announced on 18 September changes to its practices, which will now allow its members to personally decide whether to accept red blood cells, white blood […]

todayOctober 2, 2026 67

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Mpox cases on the rise in SA

The National Department of Health is urging South Africans to remain vigilant for mpox symptoms as the country records a sharp increase in laboratory-confirmed cases. Health officials say continued surveillance, early detection, and public cooperation are critical to preventing further transmission of the virus. To date, 18 confirmed cases have been recorded in South Africa, with patients ranging in age from 23 and 50. The Western Cape has recorded the […]

todaySeptember 18, 2026 34

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SA prepared for possible Ebola outbreak: Motsoaledi

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says South Africa is preparing for the possibility of an Ebola outbreak, despite there being no immediate threat to the country. The move comes as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has claimed more than 500 lives, with over 1,500 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared in May. The current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, […]

todayJuly 7, 2026 93