Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is expected to make an announcement soon that unabridged birth certificates will no longer be required for overseas tourists travelling to South Africa with children. The regulation, which came into effect five years ago, requires anyone travelling with minors (under the age of 18) to produce an unabridged birth certificate, and a letter of parental consent if the child is not travelling with both parents when departing from and arriving in South … [Read more...] about Unabridged birth certificates no longer required for overseas tourists
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No Visa Required: Travellers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and New Zealand
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has announced that nationals from four of the seven countries he granted visa-free status during his Budget Vote speech will be able to travel to South Africa without visas from today. “As from today [15 August 2019], travellers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and New Zealand will no longer require a visa to visit South Africa for holidays, conferencing and business meeting visits. “We took this decision unilaterally but we are engaging … [Read more...] about No Visa Required: Travellers from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and New Zealand
A step closer to the NHI
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the release of two bills - the Medical Schemes Amendment Bill and the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill - on Thursday is poised to make history. The bills will pave the way for more access to medical healthcare through the NHI. The Minister was speaking at the policy debate on the Health Budget Vote in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday. “On Thursday, I will be releasing two bills to the nation in a press conference - the Medical … [Read more...] about A step closer to the NHI
CMS seeks to collect very private, sensitive information
The following statement was delivered by DA Shadow Minister of Health, Dr Wilmot James MP, at a press briefing in Parliament today in which the DA presented evidence of what is believed to be unlawful conduct by Health Authorities. He was joined by DA Shadow Minister Shadow Minister of Justice, Glynnis Breytenbach MP. The DA have a letter from the Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, to the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) in July last year in which he requested the CMS to collect private data … [Read more...] about CMS seeks to collect very private, sensitive information
SAIEH national conference on Environmental Health at the Boardwalk this week
The South African Institute of Environmental Health (SAIEH) will be hosting an all important national conference from 27 to 29 August at the Boardwalk Conference Centre themed "Environmental Health – the cornerstone of preventative and sustainable health care delivery in South Africa". Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address on the first day before 11am at the event that is organized in partnership with the National Department of Health, the South … [Read more...] about SAIEH national conference on Environmental Health at the Boardwalk this week
HPV vaccination campaign to be rolled out in schools
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and Deputy Minister of Basic Education Enver Surty will today launch the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination campaign, which will see Grade 4 girl learners getting the first dose of the vaccine. The campaign is a significant public health milestone and is expected to reduce cervical cancer and its associated mortality within the next two to three decades. From this month, all Grade 4 girls, who are nine years and older, will be given an opportunity … [Read more...] about HPV vaccination campaign to be rolled out in schools
East Cape health department facilities in focus
Eight clinics and two hospitals in the OR Tambo District in the Eastern Cape will be demolished and rebuilt from scratch, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Thursday. Motsoaledi unveiled massive plans to turn around the health care system in the Eastern Cape, particularly the OR Tambo District, which is among the 11 districts piloting the National Health Insurance (NHI). Detailing the plans, Motsoaledi noted that both the national Health Department and National Treasury are … [Read more...] about East Cape health department facilities in focus
Welcome Back to Varsity, May I Test Your Status?
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will today officially launch a voluntary HIV testing, counselling and education campaign aimed at first year students in universities across the country. The "First Things First" campaign to be launched at the Wits Medical School, is a collaborative effort between the South African National Aids Council, Innovative Medicines of South Africa, Foundation for Professional Development, Departments of Health and Higher Education and the US President's Emergency … [Read more...] about Welcome Back to Varsity, May I Test Your Status?
