Press Statements

General Press Statements - 2024

General Press Statements
Media Statement: Health Minister Alerts the public of the rising Rubella cases around the country 19 December 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: by the Minister of Health on the appointment of the Ministerial Committee on Foodborne Illness 18 December 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Universal Health Coverage commoration day 11 December 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Minister - Withdrawal of Oxygen Tanks Tender. 10 December 2024 DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Media Statement Health Department concludes placement of medical interns for 2025 cycleDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Reactivation of B-Wise, Launching the Progressive Web App for Youth-Friendly Health ServicesDOWNLOAD
Media Briefing: 21 November 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Government calls on business owners to registerDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: SA makes progress with HPV vaccination to prevent Cervical Cancer 17 November 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Minister to lead Rotary Family Health Days outreach in mines in RustenburgDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Minister appoints Mr Sello Lediga as Media Liaison Officer 04 November 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Government Ministers to provide progress on food poisoning investigations 27 October 2024DOWNLOAD
Media statement from the minister of health regarding the recent food based illnesses and fatalities DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla leads Nutrition week commemoration 09 October 2024DOWNLOAD
Deputy Minister Phaahla conducts oversight to health infrastructure in LimpopoDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory Department of Health commemorates World Environmental Health Day DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Department celebrates 10th Anniversary of MomConnect to reduce maternal and child mortality rates in SA 18 September 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Deputy Minister Phaahla to outline department`s plans to tackle the burden of NCDs in SADOWNLOAD
Media Statement by the Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council on stakeholder consultationDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Department embarks on oral health education and awareness in Free State primary schools, ECDsDOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Department confirms one more positive mpox case 09 September 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Statement by the Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council on stakeholder consultation 09 September 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Minister Motsoaledi to open the first-ever Pharmacists International Federation Congress in South Africa 31 August 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Department urges for child immunisation against increasing rubella cases 29 August 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Groundbreaking South African study transforms TB treatment globally including children and pregnant women 28 August 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Media Briefing on the SIU Investigation findings into multi-billion-rand medico-legal claims 21 August 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Deputy Minister Phaahla welcomes NHLS efforts to restore operations after cyber-attack 21 August 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Department calls for calm as WHO declares Mpox a public health emergency of international concern 18 August 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Minister Motsoaledi invited to unpack the NHI to congregants in Gauteng 17 August 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Department clarifies payment to independent pharmacies for COVID-19 work 12 August 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Minister Motsoaledi to address health summits on aspects of healthcare in SA 02 August 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Organ and Tissue donation – valuable a gift of life 01 August 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Breastfeeding - A mother’s gift for every child 31 August 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : World Hepatitis Awareness Day 28 July 2024.DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Ministry responds to court judgement on the invalidity of sections of the National Health ActDOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Department dismisses allegation of contaminated water and poor air quality at Dr A.B Xuma Building 23 July 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Hammanskraal suspected case tested negative for mpox 21 July 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Deputy Minister Phaahla leads SA delegation to AIDS Conference in GermanyDOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Mpox outbreak remains under control despite suspected cases DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Ministry tables 2024-25 Budget Vote in the NCOP 16 July 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Update on mpox outbreak and response efforts – 11 July 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Minister notes court judgement into Life Esidimeni inquest 10 July 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Minister Motsoaledi to table Health Budget Vote 2024-25DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: More mpox patients receive clean bill of health as new cases confirmed 4 July 2024 DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Department to preside over graduation ceremony of medical doctors trained in Cuba UniversitiesDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Department Welcomes the New Ministry 1 July 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Allocation of internship and community service for mid-year cycle 29 June 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Update on mpox outbreak and response efforts 25 June 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Department receives mpox treatment as cases increase in the countryDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Department to consider AI to accelerate TB & Silicosis diagnosis in SADOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Minister Phaahla Update on Mpox Outbreak 14 June 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Minister Phaahla announces one more mpox case, and deathDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Minister to brief the media on the outbreak of Mpox Disease 11 June 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister Dhlomo joins hands with Rabada Foundation 07 June 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory Health Department to consider AI to accelerate TB & Silicosis diagnosis in SADOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Department calls for vigilance, transparency to curb spread of Mpox 05 June 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : SA Health sector holds TB Conference in Durban 04 June 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Department warns public of increasing Mpox and Flu cases 27 May 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Minister Phaahla to cast special vote at Ga-Phaahla village, LimpopoDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Department to honour pioneering advocate of UHC, Dr AB Xuma 20 May 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister to address African Palliative Care Conference 17 May 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Department of Health deputy minister takes NDCs and Healthy lifestyle Campaign to Mangaung 15 May 2024DOWNLOAD
Joint media Advisory National Health Department and KZN DSAC take health services and social
cohesion to Mbumbulu
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Media Statement : Health Department dismisses reports of new Covid variantDOWNLOAD
African Vaccination Week commemoration - Encouraging families to vaccinate against preventable diseases DOWNLOAD
Media Statement Health Department warns of increasing respiratory infectionsDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: World Malaria Day Commemoration - 25 April 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement by Health Minister on the state of public health service in SA DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Deputy Ministers to tackle health and academic challenges facing youths 15 April 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Department to launch Contraceptives Vending Machine 09 April 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: World Health Day - My Right My Health DOWNLOAD
Media Statement World Autism Awareness Day – 02 April 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Minister Phaahla to visit Limpopo Province 01 April 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Minister Dr Joe Phaahla to meet Doctors over NHI 25 March 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Department holds TB Symposium on new technological developments in the management and treatment of TB patients in SADOWNLOAD
Media Statement: World Obesity Day - 4 March 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Department welcomes court ruling Solidarity to halt the NHI 29 February 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Department intensifies fight against NCDs to promote healthy lifestyle 28 February 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Government meets PEPFAR, Stakeholder over SA`s HIV response 21 February 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Department dismisses social media video on COVID-19 vaccine deaths 20 February 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister to visit Stellenbosch Academy of Sport 15 February 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. 15 February 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Minister of Health Dr Joe
Phaahla on the unemployed medical Doctors and other
Health Professionals. 05 February 2024
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Media Statement: Health Department congratulates South African health innovator for wining global prestigious prizeDOWNLOAD
Joint Media Advisory: Minister Phaahla to receive multimillion-rand health equipment from German Development Bank 23 January 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Dr S Dhlomo to Handover school uniform to learners in KZN 18 January 2024DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Deputy Minister Dhlomo urges citizens to be vigilant as officials detect cholera cases in Limpopo 15 January 2024 DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Minister Phaahla Welcomes 2024 New Year`s babies DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department welcomes 2023 Christmas bundles of joyDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department applauds NICD And SAHPRA`s decision to recall contaminated health product - Sterile Lubricating JellyDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Department intensifies Emergency Medical Services with over 1500 Ambulances during festive periodDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: BRICS Health Experts commit to collaborate to end TB 14 December 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Universal Health Coverage Day - 11 December 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: South Africa to host BRICS TB Research Network Innovative Summit 09 December 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Minister Phaahla to reflect on the NHI Bill debate in the NCOP 05 December 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department concludes placement of Medical interns and Community Service for 2024- 05 December 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department welcomes latest HIV Survey Findings 28 November 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: World Prematurity Day - 22 November 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health convene a Primary HealthCare Conference 14 November 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Minister announces Diphtheria Outbreak disease in the Western Cape 09 November 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Government collaborates with ParkrunSA ans Soweto Athritis Group to promote a helathy lifestyle 26 October 2023DOWNLOAD
World Polio Day Commemoration - 24 October 2023.DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister to launch adolescent and youth friendly services in the Eastern CapeDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Deputy Health Minister Dhlomo to address Christian Health Alliance Summit 20 October 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Department commemorates World Environmental Health Day 25 September 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Senior Health Official receives prestigious awardDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Minister to visit Eastern Cape Makiwane Hospital 13 September 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health respond to NEWS24 on the allegation of corruption in the Nort West Health Department 12 September 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Deputy Minister applauded for saving the life of fellow flight passenger 11 September 2023DOWNLOAD
Joint Media Statement: Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – September 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Minister Phaahla and Minister Mantashe to Handover Clinic in Emalahleni, MpumalangaDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: BRICS member states, Africa CDC and WHO commit to collaborate with Business sector on
Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response 28 August 2023
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Minister Phaahla welcomes guilty plea and sentencing in Babita Deokaran murderDOWNLOAD
Press Release: "Ideal Clinics, a foundation for NHI", says Health Deputy Minister Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo
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Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister Dhlomo to visit Ideal Clinics in KZNDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Minister undertakes working visit to G20 Health in India 17 August 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Deputy Minister Dhlomo launches Health and Skills Development programme. 07 August 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: 13th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting - Durban ICC 31 July 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Minister announces another imported cholera case 25 July 2023 DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Minister Phaahla to officiate sod-turning for new Limpopo Central Hospital 17 July 2023 DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department warns public of Job ScamDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department provides update on cholera outbreak in SA. 05 July 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory Health Deputy Minister to preside over graduation of Nelson Mandela-Fidel Castro medical students DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Placement of Medical Interns and Community Service Personnel for the 2023 MID Year Cycle 29 June 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Update on Cholera outbreak in South AfricaDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Department of Health on court appearance by its official 21 June 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Department to host TB Indaba to strengthen response plans to epidemic 19 June 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: 11th SA AIDS Conference 18 June 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Department to promote healthy lifestyle with Yoga practice. 16 June 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: National Health Insurance Bill Consideration 13 June 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Update on the response to Cholera Outbreak in South Africa 08 June 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: World Food Safety Day commemoration 07 June 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Minister to announce the new Health Ombud 01 June 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Minister Phaahla to provide update on Cholera Outbreak 30 May 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department clarifies North West Cholera Cases 30 May 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Ministry Ministry of Health and Expects return to Jubilee Hospital 25 May 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Ministry congratulates Cuba for 60 years of medical support. 24 May 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Deputy Ministers Dhlomo and Mahlobo to visit HammanskraalDOWNLOAD
Media Statement Minister Phaahla to attend 76th World Health AssemblyDOWNLOAD
Media Statement Department warns public of Diarrhoeal disease outbreak and rising Cholera casesDOWNLOAD
Media Alert Youth and Ex miners Outreach Programme 14 May 23DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: World Hypertension Day Commemoration 17 May 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: International Nurses Day Commemoration 12 May 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Minister Phaahla to table Health Budget Vote 2023-24 Financial YearDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department welcome WHO announcement on Covid-19 06 May 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Government convenes second Presidential Health Summit 30-04-2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Government warns public of fake ex-miners compensation fund agents 30 April 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Department convenes Mental Health Conference: 24-25 April 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department dismisses allegations of tender awarding unfairness 20 April 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Minister condemns barbaric and sexual harassment of Limpopo nurse 14 April 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health and Higher Education Deputy Minister to lead sexual reproductive health campaign 12 April 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department confirms four new cases of Cholera 29 March 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister Dhlomo to preside over occasion to remember the victims of COVID-19 in nursing profession 28 March 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Minister Phaahla continues with assessment of health services disruptions 12 March 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Department condemns violent and disruptive actions at health facilities February 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department confirms the sixth case of Cholera 02 February 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: by Government returns to KZN for ex-miners compensation fund Imbizo 01 March 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : by Health Minister announces first Cholera death in SA, cases inscrease to five in South Africa 23 February 2023DOWNLOAD
Media StatStatement by Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla on the detection of Cholera cases in South Africa: DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: World Cancer Day Commemoration 03 February 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Government opens for additional COVID-19 booster doses 30 January 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: South Africa amongst countries rewarded for malaria elimination efforts 25 January 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory -Health Deputy Minister to deliver opening address at Global Forum of Malaria-Eliminating Countries DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory Health Department to commence with compensation for ex-miners who suffered health injuriesDOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Post Community Service Employment - January 2023DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory:
Health Ministry to provide update on COVID situation in South Africa
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Media Advisory:
Health Ministry to provide update on COVID situation in South Africa
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Media Statement : Health Ministry welcomes Christmas Day BabiesDOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Department considers additional booster doses and vaccination of Children 5 – 11 Years 21 December 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Department warns the public about misleading COVID-19 Omicron Variant messageDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Ministry convenes Universal Health Coverage Policy DialogueDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Minister to hold a media briefing on various health issuesDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department reports progress on hospitals exemption from loadshedding 28 November 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Department concludes Tobacco Control Webinars 15 November 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: World Diabetes Awareness Day Commemoration 14 November 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Annual Rotary Family Health Days CampaignDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister to hold dialogues to strengthen access to health services for young peopleDOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Minister Phaahla to attend SADC Malaria Summit DOWNLOAD
Media Statement - Health Department concludes placement of medical graduates on Internship and Community Service Programme DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department and Eskom report progress on hospitals exemptionsDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Department convenes 2nd Tobacco Control Webinar 19 October 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement - Health Ministry commends Prof Tulio on his continued global praisesDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: World Mental Health Awareness Day – 10 OctoberDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister to lead a fight against Social ills in KZN 09 October 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Ministry to hold media briefing on the impact of loadshedding in health sector 29 September 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Minister to conduct oversight visit to Mpumalanga 28-09-2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Statement on the challenges of loadshedding and exemption of health facilities 26 September 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory :World Environmental Health Commemoration Day 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Deputy Health Minister to conduct outreachDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : World Patient Safety Awareness DayDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : World Patient Safety Awareness DayDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Health Minister Phaahla to deliver TB Conference closing address DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Ministry warns public about misleading COVID-19 variantDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister Dhlomo to deliver opening address at SA TB Conference 12 September 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Allocation of Statutory posts of Medical Internship and Community Service for the January 2023 IntakeDOWNLOAD
Joint Media Statement : Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – 09 September 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Minister to visit Gauteng Health Facilities 31-08-2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department response on Medicine Stockouts Report 30-08-2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Healt Department `s comment on Limpopo Health MEC video clip 24-08-2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister to lead Sexual Reproductive Health Campaign in Bloemfontein 24-08-2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Deputy Minister embarks on Sexual Reproductive Health Campaign in KwaMaphumuloDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department urges people to save lives through organ donation 16 August 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Minister announces fourth Monkeypox case in South Africa 15 September 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department announces the end of COVID 19 daily reporting.pdfDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: World Breastfeeding Week Commemoration 2022.pdfDOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Department welcomes Bargaining Council resolution to improve work conditions of CHWs 27 July 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Minister recovers from COVID-19, leads delegation to International AIDS Conference in Canada 26 July 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Department announces Disciplinary Hearing Outcomes 21 July 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Minister Phaahla tests positive for COVID-19. 19 July 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory :Health Deputy Minister Dhlomo to visit health youth centres in Garden Route 18 July 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory :Health Minister to preside over graduation of Cuban Doctors in Pretoria 06 July 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Health Deputy Minister to launch Non-Communicable Diseases Strategic Plan 30 June 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Health Ministry calls for vigilance as South Africa records another case of Monkeypox 28 June 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : Government offers additional booster dose for people 50 years and older 05 June 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement : World Food Safety Day Commemoration - 7 June 2022 DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : U.S. Government, NDoH Celebrate COVID-19 Vaccine PartnershipDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Key results of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Announcement 29 May 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Health Minister to join International Nurses Day commemoration in TshwaneDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Health Deputy Minister Dhlomo to lead a march against illegal & unsafe abortions 11 May 2022DOWNLOAD
Joint Media Statement : Health Minister on reopening of Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital`s Accident and Emergency Unit 09 May 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory : Health Minister to provide update on Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital 07 May 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Minster extends public comments period on health regulations 04 May 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister Dhlomo lends a helping hand in KZN Schools 28 April 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Cluster Media Briefing Statement for 28 April 2022.DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Virtual Briefing on Covid-19 and Vaccination Rollout Programme 29 April 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Minister to lead World Immunisation and Malaria Commemorative event 22 April 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Minister constitutes Team for KZN floods 19 April 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Media Statement on NDoH & US PEPFAR COP22 signing DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Government Encourages a Safe and Compliant Return to Play 08 April 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Vooma Vaccination Weekend 8 – 10 April 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: World Health Day Commemoration- Our Planet, Our Health 06 April 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Dr Joe Phaahla on the President`s address on the lifting of National State of Disaster 05 April 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: On expiry of COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines 29 March 2022DOWNLOAD
Speaking notes by The Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla 04 March 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Government announces changes on vaccination programme 21-02-2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Media Advisory Deputy Ministers visit the University of Zululand 21-02-2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Government Launches Younth Campaign 17 February 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister Dhlomo to lead a march against illegal & unsafe abortions 17 February 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day (ICCD) – 15 February 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Minister Phaahla sends condolences to family of Prof Mhlanga 07 February 2022DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Minister appoints COVID-19 Appeals Committee 04-02-2022DOWNLOAD
Minister of Health Dr. Joe Phaahla Speaking notes 04-02-2022DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Minister Phaahla visits Eastern Cape health facilities and vaccination sites 02 February 2022
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Media Statement: Health Department responds to comments on Vaccination and Women’s Health 24 January 2022
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Media Statement: Health Department urges people to report Vaccine side effects 12 January 2022

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Media Statement: Health Department records COVID-19 deaths backlog 06 January 2022

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Media Statement: Minister Phaahla welcomes over 1600 New Year’s Babies 01 January 2022

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Media Advisory: Health Minister to receive J&J booster shot 14 December 2021

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Minister's Speech Cuban graduation ceremony 09 December 2021

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Media Advisory: Health Minister to preside over graduation of 1 292 medical students

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Media Advisory: COVID-19 and Vaccination Rollout Update 02 December 2021

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Media Statement: Vooma Week declared in a big push for vaccinations before the festive break 02 December 2021

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Media Statement: Health Director General back to Work 30 November 2021

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Media Statement: Health Department adds antigen tests on the line list of Covid-19 statistics

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Media Statement: Health Deputy Minister commits to address youth concerns

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Remarks by Dr M J Phaahla, Minister of Health During Covid-19 Vaccination Roll-Out Programme Media Briefing, on 12 November 2021

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Media Statement: Health Department conducts investigation into possible food poisoning

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Media Statement: Next Vooma Vaccination Weekend 12-14 November 2021

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Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister and Cancer Experts discuss joint efforts to address cancer burden 07 November 2021

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Media Statement: Health Minister Visits POP-UP Vaccination Sites in Limpopo

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Press Release: South African Medical Research Council and National Department of Health announce Sisonke 2 or the Sisonke boost study for health workers

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Remarks by Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla during COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out Media Briefing 29 October 2021

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Remarks by Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla Friday 15 October 2021

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Media Statement: Access to Digital COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates

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Media Statement: Health Deputy Minister Dhlomo calls for stronger vaccination partnerships with governmentDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister Phaahla visits Limpopo vaccination sites DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Minister Phaahla visits Mpumalanga vaccination sites DOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Health Minister Phaahla visits Western Cape vaccination sitesDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory: Ministers of Health and Mineral Resources visit Gauteng Mining Vaccination SitesDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Free Transport available for Senior Citizens to Vaccination Sites DOWNLOAD
210725 C19 President's MessageDOWNLOAD
Acting Health Minister to welcome delivery of US donated COVID-19 vaccinesDOWNLOAD
Minister Kubayi Press Briefing Speaking Notes 23 July 2021DOWNLOAD
Closing Remarks By Health Deputy Minister Dr Joe Phaahla Friday 23 July 2021DOWNLOAD
Ministerial Update 23 July 2021DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Impact of violent protests on Health servicesDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Deputy Minister to visit Bronkhorspruit hospitalDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: The Department concludes allocation of medical graduatesDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Department Welcomes SAHPRA ApprovalDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Department commence allocation of medical graduates in batchesDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Dr Lwazi Manzi to move to AU Commmission on COVID-19DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Placement of medical interns and community service Doctors 2021-22DOWNLOAD
Media Statement: South Africa Rollout of Covid-19 VaccineDOWNLOAD
Fact Sheet: Sisonke COVID-19 VaccineDOWNLOAD
Advisory: Participation Of South Africa In The Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access (Covax) FacilityDOWNLOAD
Advisory: Covid-19: Vaccine StrategyDOWNLOAD
Interim Advisory: Key Considerations In The Selection Of Covid-19 Vaccine(S)DOWNLOAD
Advisory: Framework For Rational Allocation Of Covid-19 Vaccine In South AfricaDOWNLOAD
A Framework For Rational Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation In South Africa 15 December 2020DOWNLOAD
A Framework For Rational Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation In South Africa 15 December 2020DOWNLOAD

General Press Statements - 2020

General Press Statements - 2020
Media Statement :SADC Malaria Day 6 November 2020 CommemorationDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory - Global Handwashing Day Commemoration WebinarDOWNLOAD
Media Advisory - Health Minister Holds Rotary Health Family Days WebinarDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: World Mental Health Day Commemoration – 10 OctoberDOWNLOAD
Media Release: Joint statement by the National Department of Health and the South African Bureau of StandardsDOWNLOAD
Media Invitation: World Environmental Health Day WebinarDOWNLOAD
Minister Mkhize's Intervention G20 Health and Finance Ministers Meeting 17 September 2020DOWNLOAD
Statement By President Cyril Ramaphosa On Progress In The National Effort To Contain The Covid-19 PandemicDOWNLOAD
Media Invitation - World Patient Safety Day Webinar 16 September 2020DOWNLOAD
Media release : On the threaten strike by funeral undertakers 13092020DOWNLOAD
Deputy Minister Phaahla to officiate Handover Ceremony of free standing Hand-washing stationsDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Health Worker Safety is Paramount importance to the Department of HealthDOWNLOAD
Health Minister Mkhize COVID 19 Situational Update Press Briefing (5 August 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Statement - Minister of Health welcomes Nehawu reportDOWNLOAD
Media Statement: Employees Test PositiveDOWNLOAD
NDoH launches child health radio campaign seasonDOWNLOAD
Ministerial Tech Statement_ Case Management (30 June 2020)DOWNLOAD

Press Statements - November 2020

Press Statements November 2020
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (11 November2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (10 November 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (9 November 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (8 November 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (7 November 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (6 November 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (5 November 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (4 November 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (3 November 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (2 November 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (1 November 2020)DOWNLOAD

Press Statements - October 2020

Press Statements October 2020
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (31 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (30 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (29 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (28 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (27 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (26 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (25 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (24 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (23 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (22 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (21 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (20 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (19 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (18 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (17 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (16 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (15 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (14 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (13 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (12 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (11 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (9 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (8 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (7 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (6 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (5 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (4 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (3 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (2 October 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (1 October 2020)DOWNLOAD

Press Statements - September 2020

Press Statements September 2020
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (30 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (29 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (28 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (27 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (26 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (25 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (24 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (23 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (22 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (21 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (20 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (19 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (18 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (16 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (15 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (14 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (13 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (12 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (11 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (10 September 2020)DOWNLOAD
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