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The South Africa Health Financing Progress Matrix Report (HFPM) was officially launched this morning in Pretoria by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, alongside the World Health Organization (WHO) delegation, led by the Country Representative, Ms Shenaaz El-Halabi.

Ms Tsakani Furumele, National Department of Health's Director for Communicable Disease Control, was recognised at the GDOH Health Programmes Service Excellence Awards 2026 for her outstanding hard work and performance as she approaches retirement.

Human Rights Month: The Constitution Theme: “Bill of Rights at 30: Making Human Dignity Real.” South Africa’s Human Rights Month is rooted in the tragic events of the Sharpeville massacre on 21 March 1960, where apartheid regime killed 69 peaceful protestors.

#EndTBSA Knowledge is power! Know the signs. Get Tested and Stay on Treatment. TB is curable. Test today ube sho! #BreatheEasy #TestForTB #EndTB

Ms Tsakani Furumele, Technical Coordination Lead for the #NAPHS with the national technical teams, overseeing the implementation of the IHR (2005) 19 core capacities, to strengthen multisectoral systems that prevent, detect, and respond to public health threats across sectors.

#CervicalCancerAwareness with @BWiseHealth is largely preventable and treatable if detected early. Prevention and control follow a life-course approach that includes vaccination, screening, treatment, and supportive care.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has put the Director General, Dr Sandile Buthelezi on precautionary suspension until his cases are finalised or until his contract comes to an end, whichever comes first.

Health Minister puts senior officials on suspension Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has put the Director General, Dr Sandile Buthelezi on precautionary suspension until his cases are finalised or until his contract comes to an end, whichever comes first.

#HPVvaccination phase for girls in public and special schools will end on March 27, 2026. Sign a consent form and protect your daughter from cervical cancer. HPV vaccine is safe, effective, and has mild side effects. @GCIS_IRC

#IWD2026 Emphasising the need to dismantle structural barriers that prevent women and girls from achieving equitable health outcomes. These barriers often delay women and girls from seeking timely health services and accessing the care they need.

[WATCH] Social Cluster led by Minister of health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi briefs media on the findings of the research study on sanitary pads, published by the Free State University in February 2026. Link: X: x.com/i/broadcasts/1… Facebook: web.facebook.com/share/v/1D318U… #GovUpdates

#Editors #HealthJournalist Government will, through Social Protection. Community and Human Development Cluster, host a joint media briefing to respond and clarify the implications of the findings of the research study on sanitary pads, published by the University of Free State.

#Editors #HealthJournalist Government will, through Social Protection. Community and Human Development Cluster, host a joint media briefing to respond and clarify the implications of the findings of the research study on sanitary pads, published by Free State University.

#Editors #HealthJournalist Media briefing: Sunday, 08 March 2026 from 10h00 at GCIS Pretoria Government to responds on Sanitary Pads Research Study findings For more info: Mr Foster Mohale 0724323792/ Mr Sello Lediga 0823539859/ Mr Cassius Selala 060 543 0672/ @SABCNews

The claim that HIV-positive citizens will receive a R1,200 grant starting in May 2026 is false. The public is urged to fact-check information on social media before sharing it, providing personal information, or making any payments in response to such fake news.

[CERVICAL CANCER] Advisor in the Ministry of Health, Dr Nono Simelela, outlines progress on the HPV vaccination rollout to public, special, private, and independent schools during the @WHO briefing on global health issues.

[CERVICAL CANCER] Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi's remarks on cervical cancer elimination during the World Health Organization (WHO) briefing on global health issues, with a particular focus on HPV.

[CERVICAL CANCER & HPV] @WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus's remarks on various global health issues, with a particular focus on cervical cancer elimination. @WHOSouthAfrica @CANSA #CervicalCancer #HPV