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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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#VOICENOTE by Foster Mohale, National Department of Health's Spokesperson on the Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plant Tender instituted by Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Mr Dean Mcpherson.
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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Day 1 of the Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) System SOP Validation Workshop currently underway in Sandton, Johannesburg as part of the preparations to implement the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) in South Africa.
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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#WorldHapatitisDay Seeking treatment, reducing alcohol, achieving a healthy weight, treating hypertension and managing diabetes are key to a healthy liver. #CloseTheGap #LiverDisease #LiverCancer
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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#WorldHepatitisDay Chronic hepatitis B and C silently cause liver damage and cancer – despite them being preventable, treatable, and, in the case of hepatitis C, curable. #LiverDamage #LiverCancer
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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#WorldHepatitisDay .Hepatitis B and C can be transmitted during sex β€” just like HIV and STIs. Protect your liver while protecting yourself. Always use a condom. Get tested for HIV, hepatitis B & C, TB, STIs regularly in one visit.
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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#TBVACCINE YES YOU AND ME CAN END TB! 🀝 Let's join forces to fight TB in South Africa! πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Get screened 🩺, complete treatment πŸ’Š, and support those affected ❀️. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟 Learn more: #EndTB #TBPrevention #SouthAfrica
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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#TBVaccine YES YOU AND ME CAN END TB! 🀝 Let's join forces to fight TB in South Africa! πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Get screened 🩺, complete treatment πŸ’Š, and support those affected ❀️. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟 Learn more: #EndTB #TBPrevention #SouthAfrica
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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#TBVACCINE YES YOU AND ME CAN END TB! 🀝 Let's join forces to fight TB in South Africa! πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Get screened 🩺, complete treatment πŸ’Š, and support those affected ❀️. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟 Learn more: #EndTB #TBPrevention #SouthAfrica
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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YES YOU AND ME CAN END TB! 🀝 Let's join forces to fight TB in South Africa! πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Get screened 🩺, complete treatment πŸ’Š, and support those affected ❀️. Together, we can make a difference! 🌟 Learn more: #EndTB #TBPrevention #SouthAfrica
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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The TB Vaccine Preparedness Workshop (23–24 July) highlighted the importance of. - Community engagement through TB Champions .- Targeted awareness campaigns to ensure clear communication and vaccine acceptance .@Auruminstitute
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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πŸ“’ CALL FOR NOMINATIONS | HPCSA.Nominations are open for members to serve on the HPCSA Professional Boards for the 2025–2030 term. βœ… Only registered practitioners may nominate others (no self-nominations). #Deadline: 31 July 2025
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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The National Department of Health with its implenting partners @FAO @UNICEF @WHO in Pretoria today launched a new Pandemic Fund to strengthen the country's pandemic preparedness, prevention and response through a #OneHealth approach. Learn more:Β 
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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The Department of Health marked Men’s Month by hosting the Men’s Health Workshop at the Department's Auditorium in Pretoria, focusing on β€œClosing the Health Gap for Men – Difficult Conversations".
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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The 2-day #TBVaccine Preparedness Workshop (23-24 Juy) concluded today in Johannesburg, with a keynote address by Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, stating that the workshop marked the beginning of a new chapter. Full speech #TBVaccine #EndTBNow
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi today, hosted a bilateral meeting with Germany’s Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development, Ms Reem Alabali-Radovan at the Dr AB Xuma Building in Pretoria.
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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#TBVaccine | Catch Dr Priashni Subrayan, The Aurum Institute TB Technical Director on JoziFM at 19:30 on Thursday 24 July 2025. #TBVaccineReadySA #EndTBNow #TBPreparednessSA
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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Catch Prof Norbert Ndjeka, Chief Director for TB at the National Department of Health (South Africa), on Channel Africa (DSTV 802) at 07:20 in the morning as he talks about the TB Vaccine Preparedness Workshop. #TBVaccineReadySA #EndTBNow #TBPreparednessSA
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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#TBVaccine | Director-General of Health, Dr Sandile Buthelezi, delivered the opening remarks today at the TB Vaccine Workshop in Johannesburg, officially kicking off discussions on advancing policy and decision-making for the introduction of TB vaccines in South Africa.
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
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#TBVaccine | While efforts are focused on the TB vaccine to help end TB globally, more still needs to be done to address stigma and myths around TB. Combating misinformation is also key to preparing for the TB vaccine. #EndTBNow #TBVaccine
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@HealthZA
National Department of Health
7 days
#TBVaccine | Dr Nkateko Mkhondo, WHO South Africa TB Technical Officer on SAFM tomorrow morning.
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