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[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

[#AUDIO] KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health, Nomagugu Simelane, during her welcoming address at this evening’s gala dinner, invited visiting @SADC Ministers, UN agencies and country representatives and other guests to take time to experience the warm coastal hospitality. @kznhealth

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

"Great to see South Africa's Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi here in Paris. @Gavi welcomes South Africa's commitment to bolster regional vaccine manufacturing on the African continent to create diversified and resilient supply chains." - @SaniaNishtar

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

#EndTBSA This November, we are changing the script: welcome to Mo' Care, Mo' Life. Testing isn't a sign of weakness—it is an act of leadership and the ultimate way to protect your family. Walk into your nearest public clinic today. Tests arfor free. #MoCareMoLife #MyTBStory

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

Two @Ebola vaccine candidates — ChAdOx1, developed by the University of Oxford with the Serum Institute of India and mRNA-1469, developed by Moderna — have been added to clinical trials in the DRC, Dr Meg Doherty, @WHO Director of science explains what it means.
@WHOSouthAfrica

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

During the Joint @SADC Ministers of Health Meeting in Durban, the Chairperson of the SADC Malaria Managers, Ms Ednah Baloyi, highlighted progress, emerging challenges and priority actions required to accelerate malaria elimination across the region.

https://t.co/Jmd0cj4JuF…

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

We need you to urgently donate blood! Blood stocks in the Western Cape are low.

We only have 3 days’ blood supply left for O- blood, and 2 days’ supply for O+.

We aim for at least a 5-day blood supply in all blood groups to keep up with demand in the Western Cape.

@WCDoH

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

#𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗝𝗼��𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 of Ministers of Health and Ministers of HIV and AIDS in Durban. Key issues under consideration include strengthening regional health systems, public health emergency preparedness and response, sustainable health financing, etc - @SADC_News

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

Dr Thembisile Xulu, Director General of Health briefing the media on the sidelines of @SADC Health Ministers Meeting in Durban, The week-long meeting will discuss crucial health issues including solidarity during diseases outbreak, local manufacturing of medical products, etc.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

With @SANAC

https://t.co/bMn5YQ1St9

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

MEDIA ACCREDITATION
Link: https://t.co/Bqdta1Fht5

Members of the media are invited to cover the meeting.

Accreditation enquiries: Mr Tlou Tlhako 0713827425/ [email protected]

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

🏃‍♀️A GREAT DAY FOR THE NDoH ATHLETICS CLUB AT KAAPSEHOOP!

It was a great day for NDoH officials at the Kaapsehoop 4-in-1 Marathon, with some runners smashing their personal bests (PBs) and others successfully achieving the qualifying times for the Two Oceans Marathon.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

#Malaria Control and elimination will feature prominently on the agenda of the #SADC Ministers of Health Meeting, taking place in Durban from 6 Nov 2026.

This will culminate in the launch of the “Zero Malaria Starts with Me” campaign to commemorate SADC Malaria Day on 13 Nov.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

NDoH, @PresidencyZA @Treasury_RSA @WorldBank and stakeholders are meeting in North West for the Presidential Health Compact Mid-Term Review Retreat to assess progress towards equitable, quality healthcare. At the heart of these efforts is every patient’s right to dignified care.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

The Presidential Health Compact Mid-Term Review Retreat (6–8 Nov) underway in the North West provides an opportunity to assess progress and strengthen collaboration towards equitable access to quality healthcare and a resilient, patient-centred health system for South Africans.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

Presidential Health Compact Mid-Term Review Retreat: The Department of Health, the Presidency, National Treasury, the World Bank and other stakeholders convened for a three-day retreat from 6 to 8 November 2026 at Ivory Tree Game Lodge in the North West Province.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

🏃‍♀️☀️ BEATING THE HEAT, ONE KILOMETRE AT A TIME!

#NDoH Athletics Club members took to the road early this morning, braving the heat and pushing their limits as they participated in the Kaapsehoop 4-in-1 Marathon.

Move more. Stay active. Live healthier!

Stay hydrated💚

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

SOUTH AFRICA TO HOST SADC MINISTERS OF HEALTH AND MINISTERS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIV/AIDS

Members of the media are invited to cover the meeting.

Media accreditation Link: https://t.co/Bqdta1FPiD

Read more:
https://t.co/NRr4ikp84J

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

With @UNAIDS

[UNAIDS South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini @UNAIDS_ZAF]

Behind every action in a plan is a person: a nurse capturing data on a busy clinic day, a young person seeking care, a manager who needs numbers they can trust.

That is what made Day 4 of the South African National Workshop on SRHR data so important. Each of the four pillar groups took the findings from the baseline assessment and turned them into an action plan, setting priorities, target dates, responsible partners and budgets.

The aim is a country-led roadmap for stronger routine health information systems.

The workshop closes tomorrow, Friday 6 November.
#RAISESRHR #2gether4SRHR #SRHR #HealthData

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

"The Ideal Clinic Programme, recognises that primary health care is not only about treating illnesses. Ideal Clinics use every contact with individuals, and families to promote health, prevent diseases, and identify health risks." Health Promotion Director, Mr MuDzanani.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

The workshop continued with group presentations assessing existing RHIS strengths and weaknesses, and the development of pillar-based action plans to finalise the National RHIS Strengthening Roadmaps for endorsement by November 2026.