Jhpiego South Africa

Jhpiego South Africa, a @JohnsHopkins University Affiliate. Saving lives. Improving health. Transforming futures.

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

This week, through the @Pandemic_Fund, we’re providing technical support to @HealthZA at the NAPHS Quarterly Review Meeting in Kempton Park, bringing together stakeholders to track progress, address bottlenecks, and prioritise actions to strengthen public health security.

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

This week under the @Pandemic_Fund, Jhpiego SA partnered with @CHAI_health to host a 2-day One Health Surveillance Data Mapping and Integration Workshop in Pretoria, advancing data mapping, system needs assessments & climate-health integration.

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

This week under the @Pandemic_Fund, we're supporting the @HealthZA and Free State DoH to host the first-ever 5-day PHEOC Operations Training in Bloemfontein, setting a strong foundation for national scale-up and advancing South Africa’s PPPR priorities. #PandemicPreparedness

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Today, the National PHEOC Workshop concludes. With the support of the @Pandemic_Fund, the handbook and ToRs for the steering committee reviewed, implementation plans developed, and operational guidance established to help build resilient PHEOCs.

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Today, we kicked off Day 3 of the National PHEOC Workshop with working groups sharing progress on reviewing the National PHEOC handbook. The 5-day workshop, supported by @Pandemic_Fund, continues to strengthen national public health emergency operations planning.

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Day 1 of the National PHEOC Workshop kicks off in Sandton, Gauteng. This five-day workshop, supported by @Pandemic_Fund, aims to review and update the PHEOC handbook and steering committee’s ToRs, as well as develop the national PHEOC action plans. #PublicHealth #PandemicFund

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Happy Heritage Day!

Today, we celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our nation. Let’s reflect on ubuntu—our shared humanity and interconnectedness. Let’s carry the spirit of unity and compassion with us, today and always - Dr Mehebub Mahomed, Country Director.

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Last week, we hosted the final Knowledge Management Peer-to-Peer Learning Session in Sandton, GP. The session highlighted the vital contributions of the communications team and NICD secondees to the project, with discussions on RCCE, epidemiology, surveillance and more.

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

This week, 3-5 September 2025, we are joining @HealthZA and @UNICEF_SA in hosting a 3-day National RCCE Workshop in Sandton, Gauteng. The workshop aims to build capacity on RCCE interventions.

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Last week, we wrapped up the final workshop of the Community Media Co-creation series in Cape Town. Together with @UNICEF_SA & @HealthZA, we empowered community media to co-create communication solutions that strengthen the sector’s preparedness for future health emergencies.

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Yesterday was the 3rd workshop of the Community Media Co-creation series in East London, EC. With @UNICEF_SA and @HealthZA , we’re capacitating community media to co-create communication solutions for future health emergencies in SA. #Preparedness #Healthcare

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Today marked the second workshop of the Community Media Co-creation series in Durban, KZN. This collaborating with @UNICEF_SA and @HealthZA capacitates community media to prepare for and co-create communication solutions for future health emergencies. #Preparedness #Healthcare

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Today we kicked off the Community Media Co-creation Workshop series in Sandton, Gauteng — a collaboration with @UNICEF_SA and @HealthZA . We tackled challenges faced by the community media during health emergencies and co-created solutions for better communication. #Preparedness

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Today, we’re supporting @GautengHealth at the Measles Rubella Mass Campaign Training for Trainers in Sandton, aimed at increasing immunisation coverage in the province to the target of 95% by the end of the campaign.

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

This week, the @Pandemic_Fund M&E Orientation Workshop took place in Pretoria, 17–19 June 2025, to kickstart the M&E TWG. This included reviewing the baseline, setting priorities, drafting the framework and Q1 report. A key step towards stronger implementation and accountability.

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Today marked the last day of the Mpumalanga Contingency Plan Testing Workshop (2–6 June) in White River. Hosted by @MpuHealth1 & @WHOSouthAfrica, supported by @Jhpiego_SA, the workshop strengthened emergency readiness for floods, malaria & enteric diseases.
#EmergencyPreparedness

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

This week, we are supporting the Mpumalanga Department of Health on a 5-day workshop in White River. The focus is to enhance the province’s emergency preparedness and operationalise the province’s Public Health Emergency Operation Centre (PHEOC). #HealthSecurity

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Today marked the last day of the HIERME cluster strategic meeting in Pretoria. Jhpiego SA supported the NDoH to shape the future of digital health, disease surveillance, and early warning systems. Health priorities and solutions for the next five years were set. #PlubicHealth

[Jhpiego South Africa @Jhpiego_SA]

Through @USAID's funding, RISE South Africa has achieved significant milestones in a short period, from providing technical support to strengthening health systems in South Africa through its partnerships. @RISEJhpiego

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Throwback to November 2024: RISE South Africa supported NDoH in piloting Event Based Surveillance (EBS) in Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga. Strengthening health systems through partnership!#Partnerships #HealthSurveillance

[RISE Consortium @RISEJhpiego]

This week, #RISE in South Africa is partnering with NDoH to pilot Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) in Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga! This 5-day EBS pilot marks the first of six nationwide, strengthening South Africa’s health response. Thanks to USAID for the support. #PublicHealthSecurity