Successful Eye Surgery: Health Minister, Dr Aron Motsoaledi with health professionals shortly after undergoing a successful eye operation at St John Eye Clinic, Chris Hani Bara Hospital.
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- RECOVERIES We are pleased to also inform the public that we are now seeing recoveries of previously reported COVID-19 cases. We are in the process of conducting further confirmation tests and medical examinations then we formally inform the public on the numbers of recoveries
- Cuba and China will be assisting South Africa. China assisted with the supply of goods. India has created support to get medication. 180 Cuban doctors are expected in SA. SA is taking a preventative approach this the importance of Cuban doctors who are strong on PHC #Covid_19
- Congratulations @NomzamoMbatha on attaining her degree #UCTGrad2018. Depression is a common mental disorder. People of all ages suffer from depression. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. @TheSADAG Resilience - Courage - Overcome Helpline: 0800 121314
- REPORTED DEATHS: The second patient who died was a 28 year old female who was in respiratory distress. The clinical picture was suggestive of COVID-19. A test was done including to her family.They all tested negative. She is therefore no longer considered a #COVID19 case
- South Africa has 2166 closed cases and 2830 active cases of #COVID__19 #CoronaVirusSA #CoronaVirusUpdate
- Flu Vaccine; Government has taken a decision that health workers in SA will be given priority in receiving the flu vaccine. This is precipitated by the fact that the country can’t afford to have them sick especially as the flu season approaches #COVID19 #CoronaVirusUpdate
- We are pleased to announce that in the early hours of tomorrow, 27 April 2020, a delegation of 217 Cuban Medical Brigade will arrive in SA. The Cuban medical personnel support comprises of infectious diseases specialists, to support SA in its efforts to deal with #Covid_19
- We are also encouraged by the increased number of patients who have recovered from COVID19 #COVID19 #CoronaVirusUpdate #CoronaVirusSA The provincial breakdown is as follows:
- See @sbahle_mpisane when she was preparing for the Durban #FNO in partnership with @Shield_ZA. She demonstrates simple exercises one can do in the comfort of their home. #PHILAmoment @WomensHealthSA ^eN5
00:00 - NOTICE:IF YOU WERE PART OF THESE CRUISES, PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE A CONTACT AND THE DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR YOU. Please make contact with the Departments of Health in KwaZulu-Natal and Free State #COVID19 #CoronaVirusUpdate
- Congratulations Dr Zweli Mkhize on being appointed Chairperson of the SADC Elimination 8 Ministers of Health Council!
00:00- We have consulted with our genomics team who have assured us that, at present, there is no evidence that the 501.V2 is more transmissible than the UK variant- as suggested by British Health Secretary. There is also no evidence that the 501.V2 causes more severe disease #COVID19
