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2 doses of Pfizer's vaccine cut the risk of hospitalization by 70% during Omicron surge in South Africa, real-world study finds
The study didn't confirm all cases were Omicron, although the variant caused 70% of infections in t…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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Health benefits of living in cities for children and teens diminishing says global study
The advantages of living in cities for young people's healthy growth and development are shrinking …
PTI
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S Africa begins continent's first trials for COVID-19 vaccine
"As the world rallies to find health solutions, a South African endeavour for the development of a…
PTI
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A new report offers more evidence that the Omicron variant may cause mild illness but authors say it's still too early to be sure
The study found that 70% of the 42 COVID-19 patients in a South African hospital on December 2 did …
Sarah Al-Arshani
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COVID-19 may kill 45,000 in South Africa: Expert warns govt
Madhi said in a webinar on Tuesday that while this was still a staggering figure, it was a huge jum…
PTI
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Rhino horns are back on the menu for Chinese elites and that's pretty much a death sentence for wild rhino populations - but some South African officials are said to be cheering
While the council did not specify what those medical, cultural or scientific requirements might be,…
Christian Edwards,Christian E…
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Protest vs Africa's 1st COVID-19 vaccine trial shows fears
"We believe they are manipulating the vulnerable." The activist and political commentator brought …
PTI
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Protest versus Africa's 1st COVID-19 vaccine test shows fear
"We believe they are manipulating the vulnerable." The activist and political commentator brought u…
PTI
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S African government, scientists at loggerheads over COVID-19 lockdown
"We have asked the ministerial advisory committee to advise us on a lot of issues and for each iss…
PTI
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These are Insider's biggest healthcare stories for December 15.
Leah Rosenbaum
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The US is lifting its travel ban against southern African countries, but medical experts say stigmatization has already perpetuated anti-Blackness
The US is lifting the travel ban on New Year's Eve. Experts say that isn't enough and want the US t…
DeArbea Walker
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Johnson & Johnson says its COVID-19 vaccine should work against the Delta variant, citing 2 small studies
Johnson & Johnson said its COVID-19 vaccine produced a "strong" antibody response against the Delta…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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A woman who died from COVID-19 was the first recorded case of contracting 2 variants of coronavirus at the same time, researchers say
The co-infection case is the first of its kind and shows it is possible to catch two coronavirus va…
Sophia Ankel
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Johnson & Johnson's vaccine produced fewer antibodies against Delta compared with other shots in an experiment. Experts say we shouldn't worry about the results.
The experiment that tested Johnson & Johnson's vaccine against the Delta variant might not represen…
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
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Sixth monkeypox case: Patient in stable condition at LNJP Hospital
"A total of six cases of monkeypox have been reported in Delhi so far. The latest is a young w…
PTI
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Coronavirs lockdown in S Africa to be phased out gradually: Govt
"When we do stop the lockdown, we cannot do it abruptly - that today it's complete lockdown and tom…
PTI
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Jen Psaki says South Africa turned down the US's offer of additional COVID-19 vaccine doses
About a quarter of people in South Africa are fully vaccinated as the new coronavirus variant, Omic…
Eliza Relman
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France Promises Its Military Will Deliver 'A Fatal Blow' To Terrorists In Mali
"We are faced with a blatant aggression that is threatening Mali's very existence. I have decided t…
The Telegraph
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South Africans have a love affair with chicken. But higher prices are testing if they can afford it.
Chicken is a key part of South African culture but rising prices are making it harder to buy. This …