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Pathcare Also Agrees to Immediate Price Reduction of Covid-19 PCR Tests
On Monday 13 December 2021, the Competition Commission (“the Commission”) and the third largest private laboratory, Dietrich, Voigt, MIA & Partners and Dr. Vermaak Incorporated (‘’Pathcare”) concluded a settlement agreement in terms of which [...]
Changes to Vaccine Roll-Out Eligibility Criteria for Adolescents (12 – 17 Years): 9th December 2021
The roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines in South Africa has to date targeted those 18 years and older using a standard vaccination schedule (one dose of the Janssen® (J&J) vaccine or two doses of Comirnaty® [...]
Vaccination of Immunocompromised Adults
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have learnt that individuals with a compromised immune system are not only vulnerable to COVID-19. But, also may have a reduced immune response to COVID-19 vaccines. [...]
Special Report: Alternative Reimbursement Model
BHF launches alternative reimbursement model tool to manage risks associated with Covid-19 claimsThe Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) in collaboration with the Industry Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC) has developed an Alternative Reimbursement Model (ARM) tool [...]
COVID-19 Vaccination Journey
6 steps to getting vaccinated: Register on EVDS system at https://vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za Apply to Sisonke Vaccine Programme at https://sisonke.samrc.ac.za Receive vaccination site for vaccination Attend vaccination site for vaccination Get the vaccine Receive final SMS [...]
COVID-19 Vaccine Roll Out
National COVID Vaccination Programme Status Paused Sunday 6 February Following concerns regarding efficacy of the Oxford-AstraZeneca (CoviShield) vaccine against mild-moderate COVID caused by the 501.V2 variant. CoviShield may still play a role in the [...]
