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South Africa adjusts to a pandemic

Coronavirus: Daily Digest #2

South Africa adjusts to a pandemic

By Christi Nortier

Testing, testing, 123: Unpacking the confusion around SA’s Covid-19 testing

Coronavirus

Testing, testing, 123: Unpacking the confusion around SA’s Covid-19 testing

By Rebecca Davis

How does SA’s Covid-19 approach compare to international best practice?

CORONAVIRUS ANALYSIS

How does SA’s Covid-19 approach compare to international best practice?

By Rebecca Davis

Covid-19: Is South Africa prepared for medicine shortages?

Coronavirus

Covid-19: Is South Africa prepared for medicine shortages?

By Catherine Tomlinson for Spotlight

Covid-19: A guide to South Africa’s new ‘state of disaster’

CORONAVIRUS

Covid-19: A guide to South Africa’s new ‘state of disaster’

By Rebecca Davis

Confirmed Covid-19 cases in SA now at seven — all from the Italy group

Coronavirus Update

Confirmed Covid-19 cases in SA now at seven — all from the Italy group

By Zukiswa Pikoli

NHI is a journey, not a destination

The Gathering 2020

NHI is a journey, not a destination

By Sasha Planting

As first Coronavirus case confirmed, South Africa told to keep calm

Covid-19

As first Coronavirus case confirmed, South Africa told to keep calm

By sandisiwe shoba desiree erasmus

Budget doublespeak and dead weight: A case for public participation

#Budget2020 Op-Ed

Budget doublespeak and dead weight: A case for public participation

By Sacha Knox

‘Unprecedented’ military evacuation of 151 South Africans from Wuhan to take place within days

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

‘Unprecedented’ military evacuation of 151 South Africans from Wuhan to take place within days

By Peter Fabricius

Deep concerns expressed at final NHI hearings

Maverick Citizen: NHI

Deep concerns expressed at final NHI hearings

By Ufrieda Ho for Spotlight

Stop Stockouts reveals massive contraceptives shortages

Maverick Citizen

Stop Stockouts reveals massive contraceptives shortages

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Government plans massive PrEP rollout

Maverick Citizen

Government plans massive PrEP rollout

By Marcus Low for Spotlight

Coronavirus: Travellers screened at SA airports

VIRUS WATCH

Coronavirus: Travellers screened at SA airports

By Chanel Retief

Ten babies killed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria at Tembisa Hospital

MAVERICK CITIZEN

Ten babies killed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria at Tembisa Hospital

By Lelethu Tonisi

Health in 2020: Eight questions facing SA

MAVERICK CITIZEN

Health in 2020: Eight questions facing SA

By Spotlight Editors

Medical Waste: The curious case of a contract that was extended for 16 years

Maverick Citizen: Spotlight

Medical Waste: The curious case of a contract that was extended for 16 years

By Marcus Low and Alicestine October

Slipshod NHI Bill is fatally flawed

Maverick Citizen: Op-ed

Slipshod NHI Bill is fatally flawed

By Anton van Dalsen

Interview: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo calls on public to get involved in health revolution

Parliamentary Monitoring Group

Interview: Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo calls on public to get involved in health revolution

By Parliamentary Monitoring Group

A tragedy that’s indicative of SA’s failing health systems

Reflection

A tragedy that’s indicative of SA’s failing health systems

By Mark Heywood

Aids drug shortage in Limpopo, says TAC

GROUNDUP

Aids drug shortage in Limpopo, says TAC

By GroundUp