Press Statements
General Press Statements - 2021
| Media Statement: Health Department urges people to report Vaccine side effects 12 January 2022 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Health Department records COVID-19 deaths backlog 06 January 2022 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Minister Phaahla welcomes over 1600 New Year’s Babies 01 January 2022 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Advisory: Health Minister to receive J&J booster shot 14 December 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Minister's Speech Cuban graduation ceremony 09 December 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Advisory: Health Minister to preside over graduation of 1 292 medical students | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Advisory: COVID-19 and Vaccination Rollout Update 02 December 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Vooma Week declared in a big push for vaccinations before the festive break 02 December 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Health Director General back to Work 30 November 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Health Department adds antigen tests on the line list of Covid-19 statistics | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Health Deputy Minister commits to address youth concerns | DOWNLOAD |
| Remarks by Dr M J Phaahla, Minister of Health During Covid-19 Vaccination Roll-Out Programme Media Briefing, on 12 November 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Health Department conducts investigation into possible food poisoning | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Next Vooma Vaccination Weekend 12-14 November 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Advisory: Health Deputy Minister and Cancer Experts discuss joint efforts to address cancer burden 07 November 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Health Minister Visits POP-UP Vaccination Sites in Limpopo | DOWNLOAD |
| Press Release: South African Medical Research Council and National Department of Health announce Sisonke 2 or the Sisonke boost study for health workers | DOWNLOAD |
| Remarks by Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla during COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out Media Briefing 29 October 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Remarks by Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla Friday 15 October 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Access to Digital COVID-19 Vaccination Certificates | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Health Deputy Minister Dhlomo calls for stronger vaccination partnerships with government | DOWNLOAD |
| 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 sites | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Advisory: Ministers of Health and Mineral Resources visit Gauteng Mining Vaccination Sites | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Free Transport available for Senior Citizens to Vaccination Sites | DOWNLOAD |
| 210725 C19 President's Message | DOWNLOAD |
| Acting Health Minister to welcome delivery of US donated COVID-19 vaccines | DOWNLOAD |
| Minister Kubayi Press Briefing Speaking Notes 23 July 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Closing Remarks By Health Deputy Minister Dr Joe Phaahla Friday 23 July 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Ministerial Update 23 July 2021 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Impact of violent protests on Health services | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Health Deputy Minister to visit Bronkhorspruit hospital | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: The Department concludes allocation of medical graduates | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Health Department Welcomes SAHPRA Approval | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Department commence allocation of medical graduates in batches | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Dr Lwazi Manzi to move to AU Commmission on COVID-19 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Placement of medical interns and community service Doctors 2021-22 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: South Africa Rollout of Covid-19 Vaccine | DOWNLOAD |
| Fact Sheet: Sisonke COVID-19 Vaccine | DOWNLOAD |
| Advisory: Participation Of South Africa In The Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access (Covax) Facility | DOWNLOAD |
| Advisory: Covid-19: Vaccine Strategy | DOWNLOAD |
| Interim Advisory: Key Considerations In The Selection Of Covid-19 Vaccine(S) | DOWNLOAD |
| Advisory: Framework For Rational Allocation Of Covid-19 Vaccine In South Africa | DOWNLOAD |
| A Framework For Rational Covid-19 Vaccine Allocation In South Africa 15 December 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
General Press Statements - 2020
| Media Statement :SADC Malaria Day 6 November 2020 Commemoration | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Advisory - Global Handwashing Day Commemoration Webinar | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Advisory - Health Minister Holds Rotary Health Family Days Webinar | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: World Mental Health Day Commemoration – 10 October | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Joint statement by the National Department of Health and the South African Bureau of Standards | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Invitation: World Environmental Health Day Webinar | DOWNLOAD |
| Minister Mkhize's Intervention G20 Health and Finance Ministers Meeting 17 September 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
| Statement By President Cyril Ramaphosa On Progress In The National Effort To Contain The Covid-19 Pandemic | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Invitation - World Patient Safety Day Webinar 16 September 2020 | DOWNLOAD |
| Media release : On the threaten strike by funeral undertakers 13092020 | DOWNLOAD |
| Deputy Minister Phaahla to officiate Handover Ceremony of free standing Hand-washing stations | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Health Worker Safety is Paramount importance to the Department of Health | DOWNLOAD |
| Health Minister Mkhize COVID 19 Situational Update Press Briefing (5 August 2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement - Minister of Health welcomes Nehawu report | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Statement: Employees Test Positive | DOWNLOAD |
| NDoH launches child health radio campaign season | DOWNLOAD |
| Ministerial Tech Statement_ Case Management (30 June 2020) | DOWNLOAD |
Press Statements - November 2020
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (11 November2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (10 November2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (9 November2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (8 November2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (7 November2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (6 November2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (5 November2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (4 November2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (3 November2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (2 November2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (1 November2020) | DOWNLOAD |
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
| 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 |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (9 September 2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (8 September 2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (7 September 2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (6 September 2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (5 September 2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (4 September 2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (3 September 2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (2 September 2020) | DOWNLOAD |
| Media Release: Health Minister Mkhize COVID - 19 update (1 September 2020) | DOWNLOAD |