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Professor Shabir Madhi

In wake of measles, mumps and diphtheria outbreaks, experts urge child vaccinations

Maverick Citizen

In wake of measles, mumps and diphtheria outbreaks, experts urge child vaccinations

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Whistleblower paediatrician’s suspension lifted after massive public outcry

South Africa

Whistleblower paediatrician’s suspension lifted after massive public outcry

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

J&J vaccine suspension: Mixed reaction from South African health professionals

South Africa

J&J vaccine suspension: Mixed reaction from South African health professionals

By Amy Green for Health-e news

Local experts at odds on whether the AstraZeneca vaccine should be used in South Africa

South Africa

Local experts at odds on whether the AstraZeneca vaccine should be used in South Africa

By Chris Bateman

Fear and the Hope: Come and listen to the Experts, Sunday 31 May 4pm

South Africa

Fear and the Hope: Come and listen to the Experts, Sunday 31 May 4pm

By Mark Heywood

Taking issue with Professor Shabir Madhi

South Africa

Taking issue with Professor Shabir Madhi

By Martin Bucher

Judgment Date with Judge Dennis Davis, Episode 10: Prof Shabir Madhi

South Africa

Judgment Date with Judge Dennis Davis, Episode 10: Prof Shabir Madhi

By Dennis Davis

George Hospital gears up for expected surge in Covid-19 cases

South Africa

George Hospital gears up for expected surge in Covid-19 cases

By Tiyese Jeranji for Spotlight

‘Flawed’ lockdown has served its purpose and should be discontinued

South Africa

‘Flawed’ lockdown has served its purpose and should be discontinued

By Estelle Ellis

Political risks of Covid-19 lockdown, fuelled by hunger

South Africa

Political risks of Covid-19 lockdown, fuelled by hunger

By Stephen Grootes

Science, Citizens and Democracy – the need to hear all voices

Maverick Citizen

Science, Citizens and Democracy – the need to hear all voices

By Mark Heywood

Are SA’s Covid-19 testing criteria too restrictive?

South Africa

Are SA’s Covid-19 testing criteria too restrictive?

By Amy Green for Spotlight