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Theres a new way to test kids for TB but the NHLS cyberattack has delayed its roll-out
The National Health Laboratory Services plans to pilot a new way for finding tuberculosis (TB) in kids have been put on hold after a cyberattack shut down computer systems at the state labs. South Africa isnt doing well at finding children with TB, and just 60% of those with the disease ar
How mpox is unfolding in SA: From 1 to 13 cases in 6 weeks
In early May, a new case of mpox was reported in South Africa, the first since 2022. By 21 June, South Africa had 13 laboratory-confirmed mpox cases in three provinces (Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape). Two people have died. So far, all cases required hospitalisation. Of