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KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane paid a brief visit to the Department of Health's exhibition stall, encouraging athletes and supporters to take advantage of the free health screening services available ahead of the Comrades Marathon.
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Last day at the Expo and the vibes were still unmatched! β¨ππΎββοΈππΎββοΈ
As race day drew closer, we got a glimpse into the life of a Comrades runner making those last-minute checks β stopping by the Department's Exhibition Stand for a quick health screening and expert nutrition advice.
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ποΈChief Director: Health Promotion, Nutrition & Oral Health, Rebone Ntsie, live on Gagasi FM at 11:15 AM as she discusses health and wellness tips for runners and supporters ahead of the Comrades Marathon.
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Modjadji Ntsoane, Public Health Practitioner, and Malebina Botsane, Registered Dietitian, joined Heart FM to unpack all things Comrades Marathon. From nutrition and hydration to health and wellness tips for runners and supporters alike, this was a conversation not to be missed.
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SA Organ Donor Foundation of nurses, Reka Dulandas and Kershia Takurparsad at our Exhibition Stall, supporting the organ and tissue donation awareness campaign.
1 organ donor can save 7 lives 1 heart
2 lungs
1 liver
2 kidneys
1 pancreas
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π The National Department of Health has been awarded the title of "Best Stand" at the 9th South African TB Conference! We are grateful for this prestigious recognition and proud to have received the first award of its kind at the conference.
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#EndTBSA Deputy President Honourable Paul Mashatile and the Deputy Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, at the closing ceremony of the 9th South African TB Conference in Johannesburg, which brought together national and regional delegates from across sectors.
βVuka, Letβs Unite to End TBβ
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The stage is setππ½ββοΈππ½ββοΈ
The Department will take part in the Comrades Marathon this weekend with 13 registered athletes, alongside an exhibition promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness, as well as a pre-race walk for athletes in partnership with Parkrun South Africa. @parkrunSA
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The stage is set ππ½ββοΈππ½ββοΈ
The Department will take part in the Comrades Marathon this weekend with 13 registered athletes, alongside an exhibition promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness, as well as a pre-race walk for athletes in partnership with Parkrun South Africa.
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The Department's #HealthMovers marathon runners all set for the Comrades Marathon this Sunday taking place on Sunday, 14 June 2026
, to be held under the theme "Ska Fela Moya" (Never Give Up) which perfectly mirrors the daily discipline needed to build a healthy lifestyle time.
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Delegates from across South Africa and the region have arrived at the Birchwood Conference Centre in Johannesburg for the 9th South African TB Conference (#SATBConference), where the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi, delivered the keynote address.
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Mpumalanga today made history by becoming the first province in South Africa to administer the Lenacapavir injection during the launch of the national rollout of this groundbreaking HIV prevention option.
21-year-old, Jane Mndebele became the first recipient of the LENA.
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President Mr Cyril Ramaphosa with Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi today officially launched the national rollout of Lenacapavir, a new long-acting HIV prevention injection at the Lilian Ngoyi Stadium in Secunda, Mpumalanga.
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πTomorrow | Join the President and Health Minister as South Africa marks a major milestone in HIV prevention.
Be part of the historic launch of Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medicine that provides an alternative to daily pills. Read more: zurl.co/QLO6T
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SuicideAndMentalHealth Among the 21 countries in the African Region that presented data on the prevalence of mental health conditions, with a particular focus on suicide rates, South Africa ranked fourth highest, with a suicide rate of 21.1 per 100,000 population.
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WHO Country Representative in South Africa, Ms Sheenaz El-Halabi, making remarks on the objectives of the Mental Health Intercountry Learning Workshop held this week in Johannesburg.
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