National Department of Health

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[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

#EnvironmentalHealth The Department of Health, in collaboration with the WHO, has convened a five-day Capacity-Building Workshop taking place from 24–28 August 2026 in Boksburg, Gauteng.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

PRESIDENT APPOINTS ACTING HEALTH MINISTER

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of section 98 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996, appointed Minister Stella Ndabeni as Acting Health Minister with effect from 24 Aug to 30 Sept 2026. @PresidencyZA

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

NDoH Athletics Club Celebrates a Strong Finish at the ABSA RUN YOUR CITY Tshwane 10K
Our top runners delivered outstanding performances, with Sphesihle Buthelezi (38:52) and Oscar Mbatha (39:17), Nthabiseng Mmowa (55:30) finishing strongly, followed by Martha Moraba (1:03:21).

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

NDoH Athletics Club Successfully Completed the ABSA RUN YOUR CITY Tshwane 10K Race

More than 20 NDoH employees took part in today’s race, with everyone successfully crossing the finish line within the stipulated time.🏅

#ActiveLiving @HealthMovers

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

NDoH Athletics Club Members Participate in the ABSA RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K

Distance: 10 km
Date: Sunday, 23 August 2026
⏰ Start: 08:00
📍 Venue: Stanza Bopape Street, Pretoria

We wish all participating officials a safe, enjoyable and successful race!🏃

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

The Food Sampling and Outbreak Response Capacity Building Workshop, held in Durban this week, concluded with strengthened knowledge, practical skills and a shared commitment to improving food safety, outbreak preparedness and response.

#EHPs #FoodSafety #HealthEmergencies

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

#UHC: What it really means for every South Africans

🎙️ Guest: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health
🎧 Podcast: MAGC Wellness Podcast

The challenges facing South Africa’s public and private healthcare sectors, can they be solved by NHI?

FULL VIDEO:
https://t.co/90HfIrpVbX

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

#EnvironmentalHealth Day 3 of the National Food Sampling & Related Outbreak Response Capacity-Building Workshop for Environmental Health Practitioners in Durban, focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of public health emergency response and outbreak investigation.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

Do you have a stash of unused and/or expired medicine? Ask your pharmacist about the safe disposal of medicines.

#PharmacyMonth
#AskYourPharmacist
#YourPartnerInHealth

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

Mosquito Control is Malaria Control

Despite relatively limited transmission, malaria remains a priority disease for the National Department of Health (NDoH).

Local malaria transmission occurs mainly in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.

Read more:
https://t.co/m5u5hTxWQc

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

Participants recognised that, while the medium- and longer-term elements of the roadmap are being finalised and appropriate funding identified, several urgent matters
require immediate attention and resolution.

https://t.co/N37lKMyAPZ

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

Senior government officials and leaders from across South Africa’s pharmaceutical sector met in Pretoria, 18 January 2026.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

Day 2 discussions at the National Food Sampling and Related Outbreak Response Capacity Building Workshop for Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs), continued today in Durban.

#EHPs #FoodSafety #Organophosphate #FoodborneIllnesses
#EnvironmentalHealth

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

@HSRCza Webinar

Date: Aug 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM

Register in advance to join the HSRC’s next instalment of the Health and Innovation Research Hub, focusing on women’s health and related research.

Register here: https://t.co/QmC6cI0QOq

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

@SADC leaders concluded the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government, reaffirming their shared commitment to regional integration, solidarity and collective action for the benefit of all citizens.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

The workshop, aimed at strengthening the capacity of Environmental Health Practitioners in food sampling, outbreak investigation & response, is underway in Durban 17–21 August. It contributes to improved food safety, effective outbreak response & the protection of public health.

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

@SAHPRA1 SAHPRA Manager for Regulatory Compliance, Ms Daphne Fatudi, will be live on eNCA tomorrow, 18 August 2026, at 06:15, to discuss the recall of certain batches of *Enalapril 10 mg Arya, a medicine commonly used to treat high blood pressure.
https://t.co/Tu5q1OzDbK

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, together with MEC for Health, Ms Dieketseng Mashego, today, 17 August, launched the Integrated Health Screening Programme in Mafefe Village, Limpopo.

The health screening will continue in the village over a period of three weeks. @HealthLimpopo

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi at the Integrated Health Screening Programme in Mafefe Village, Limpopo, providing insight into the long-running health risks linked to asbestos contamination from abandoned mines in the area.

@HealthLimpopo @OtpLimpopo

[National Department of Health @HealthZA]

Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi outlines the day’s activities at the Integrated Health Screening event in Mafefe Village, Limpopo, and also the support from the NHLS to operate the four X-ray machines acquired to check for asbestos exposure.

#NHLS