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Afrobarometer Highlights Africa’s Water Crisis

Samm MarshallJune 16, 2026

by Samm MarshallJune 16, 202606

Afrobarometer has presented new continental data revealing widespread water and sanitation challenges, urging stronger accountability, climate resilience and investment across Africa. Water security and sanitation...

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City Calls For Responsible Reporting

Samm MarshallJune 15, 2026

by Samm MarshallJune 15, 202604

The City of Cape Town is urging residents to verify food safety claims before sharing them online to help protect public health. The City of...

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Free State Intensifies Measles Response

Samm MarshallJune 10, 2026

by Samm MarshallJune 10, 2026020

The Free State Department of Health is urging families to vaccinate children as efforts continue to contain a measles outbreak affecting communities. The Free State...

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Western Cape Expands HIV Prevention

Samm MarshallJune 8, 2026

by Samm MarshallJune 8, 2026023

The Western Cape has launched Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection that expands options for people at risk of infection. The Western Cape Department of...

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Wesfleur Plant Earns Gold Recognition

Samm MarshallJune 7, 2026

by Samm MarshallJune 7, 2026028

Cape Town’s Wesfleur Wastewater Treatment Works has achieved national Gold Green Drop status, recognising exceptional operational performance and environmental management excellence. The City of Cape...

SAUAC Launches National Cancer Walk

Samm MarshallJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026

by Samm MarshallJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026025

SAUAC has announced the date and venue for its 2026 Wellness Walk Against Cancer while launching a nationwide awareness campaign this June. South Africa United...

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This Month Protects Future Health

Samm MarshallMay 18, 2026

by Samm MarshallMay 18, 2026057

Skin Cancer Awareness Month is encouraging people worldwide to take sun protection seriously as health experts warn that most skin cancer cases remain preventable. Skin...

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Nurses Remain Backbone Of Healthcare

Samm MarshallMay 12, 2026May 11, 2026

by Samm MarshallMay 12, 2026May 11, 2026058

International Nurses Day 2026 highlights the critical role nurses play globally as healthcare systems face growing pressure, workforce shortages and rising public health challenges. Healthcare...

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Africa Advances with In-Region Genomic Testing

Samm MarshallApril 29, 2026April 28, 2026

by Samm MarshallApril 29, 2026April 28, 20260140

Cytespace Africa Laboratories has launched in-region genomic sequencing capabilities, enabling faster clinical trial insights and strengthening Africa’s role in global health research and innovation. Cytespace...

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Cape Town Urges Childhood Vaccinations

Samm MarshallApril 29, 2026April 28, 2026

by Samm MarshallApril 29, 2026April 28, 2026070

World Immunisation Week is underway, and in Cape Town, the message is clear — protecting children through vaccination remains a shared responsibility. To mark the...

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