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National Health Laboratory Services

Snake antivenom mired by shortages and side effects – a new treatment could boost our options

Maverick Citizen

Snake antivenom mired by shortages and side effects – a new treatment could boost our options

By Jesse Copelyn for Spotlight

Nationwide snake antivenom stockpile shortage an ‘absolute catastrophe’ - reptile expert

South Africa

Nationwide snake antivenom stockpile shortage an ‘absolute catastrophe’ - reptile expert

By Estelle Ellis

Hamilton Ndlovu’s opulent empire implodes as he’s ordered to pay back the millions

South Africa

Hamilton Ndlovu’s opulent empire implodes as he’s ordered to pay back the millions

By Vincent Cruywagen

The bucks stop here: Businessman Hamilton Ndlovu to have properties and funds seized over PPE contracts

South Africa

The bucks stop here: Businessman Hamilton Ndlovu to have properties and funds seized over PPE contracts

By Karabo Mafolo

Women in health: Mlisana on science and co-chairing SA’s Covid-19 MAC

South Africa

Women in health: Mlisana on science and co-chairing SA’s Covid-19 MAC

By Ufrieda Ho

In Eastern Cape, more than 20,000 still await their Covid-19 results

South Africa

In Eastern Cape, more than 20,000 still await their Covid-19 results

By Estelle Ellis

With screening and testing up, more Covid-19 positive cases but average 1.9% mortality rate remains – Zweli Mkhize

South Africa

With screening and testing up, more Covid-19 positive cases but average 1.9% mortality rate remains – Zweli Mkhize

By Marianne Merten

When babies become canaries — the road to health

South Africa

When babies become canaries — the road to health

By Mark Heywood