Uncertainty over local roll-out of Covid-19 vaccine

Chelsea Geach|Published

As a member of the Covax initiative to ensure equitable vaccine access for low and middle income countries, South Africa should be part of the first vaccine allocation ...

Expect second wave to be worst than the first

Shaun Smillie , Chelsea Geach , Tanya Waterworth and Norman Cloete|Published

Health authorities were taken by surprise this week with the arrival of the second wave of the Covid-19 virus, just as millions of South Africans were about to set ...

SA could have Covid-19 vaccine early next year

Chelsea Geach|Published

South Africa could have Covid-19 vaccines available within the first three months of next year

Tertiary calendar delayed by lockdown

Chelsea Geach|Published

Universities will be able to commence classes only in March, as matric results will be released on February 23 next year.

Lockdown putting a strain on SA's antiretrovirals stocks

Chelsea Geach|Published

There are workarounds when a drug is out of stock, but lockdown is making them difficult for patients to access.