South African scientists detect new variant amid spike: COVID updates

South African scientists detect new variant amid spike: COVID updates

Thousands of people traveling for the holidays this week will first test themselves for COVID-19 without a doctor, lab or any medical oversight. While quick home tests are hailed as a major convenience and a smart way to protect loved ones, they’ve also raised a significant challenge for public health officials. How can agencies comprehensively track cases […]

South Africa: Eastern Cape Health Services Hamstrung By Staff and Medicine Shortages, Report Finds

South Africa: Eastern Cape Health Services Hamstrung By Staff and Medicine Shortages, Report Finds

Findings of a clinic monitoring report released last week, again highlighted how delivery of health services in the Eastern Cape are hamstrung by staff and medicine shortages. The COVID-19 pandemic compounded these challenges. This, the report says, also has far-reaching consequences for the province’s HIV and tuberculosis (TB) programmes. The report is based on community […]