South Africa in the news: South Africa to give unapproved J&J vaccines to frontline health workers: South Africa will give the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers beginning next week as a study to see what protection it provides from …: “South Africa” – BingNews Statins side effects: Scientists determine the …
South Africa in the news: Uasa accuses Denel board of abdicating its responsibilities, leaving workers in the lurch: Uasa has accused the Denel board of abdicating its responsibilities and leaving workers in the lurch amid the Covid-19 pandemic …: “South Africa” – BingNews Several investment projects to be implemented in Uzbekistan’s Fergana region: EU Parliamentarians …
South Africa in the news: Clients of Female Sex Workers Should be Targeted for HIV Prevention and Treatment in South Africa: Study: In South Africa the unmet HIV prevention and treatment needs of female sex workers and especially their male clients could contribute substantially to ongoing HIV transmission.: “South Africa” – BingNews Ibuprofen side effects: …
South Africa in the news: Call To Prioritise The Well-being Of Healthcare Workers: A combination of heightened mobility across various provinces, an increase in super-spreader events, a new virus variant and a decrease in compliance with social-distancing protocols have contributed …: “South Africa” – BingNews Covid news – live: Door-to-door testing to find South African …
South Africa in the news: The Latest: Seattle OKs extra pay for grocery store workers: Seattle has joined other cities in approving extra pay for grocery store workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City Council on Monday approved legislation requiring large grocery stores to pay an …: “South Africa” – BingNews Minnesota case marks 1st …
South Africa in the news: Biovac to distribute vaccines to S Africa healthcare workers: South African pharmaceutical company Biovac Institute has been contracted by the government to import, store and distribute coronavirus vaccines for frontline healthcare workers, a letter from the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Suspected COVID-19 patient transported in ‘first of its kind’ …
How COVID-19 restrictions prevent Nairobi’s sex workers from accessing vital healthcare: A person living with HIV shows her clinic appointment and anti-retroviral drugs regimen card. TONY KARUMBA/AFP/GettyImages Sex workers are one of the most vulnerable social groups in the world. They experience widespread stigma, discrimination, state and non-state violence and harassment. This results in decreased …
Making a hospital space feel psychologically safer helped South African health workers: Nurses in the isolation unit at Tygerberg Hospital in the Western Cape. Misha Jordaan/Gallo Images via Getty Images In a busy South African hospital recently, teams of nurses and doctors were given an unusual task. They had to figure out who could build …
South Africa in the news: State expresses wish for February rollout of vaccines, will prioritise healthcare workers: Negotiations with coronavirus vaccine manufacturers are at an advanced stage, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize, who announced a vaccine rollout strategy on Sunday amid criticism that the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Reuters World News Summary: Following …
South Africa in the news: The Latest: Health workers cheer as EU starts vaccinations: European Union nations have kicked off a coordinated effort to give COVID-19 vaccinations to the most vulnerable among the bloc’s nearly 450 million people …: “South Africa” – BingNews Kohli named captain of ICC’s Test Team of the Decade: Virat Kohli …
South Africa in the news: COVID-19 Pandemic Shows Mariners Are Essential Workers, Experts Say: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted why mariners – from ferry crews to masters of Triple E-class container ships – are “essential workers,” while questioning future shipbuilding and threatening the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Kay Burley flies home to UK after …
South Africa in the news: Workers demand an end to starvation wages – COSATU: The moment to act is now! After 18 years of freedom the patience of our people is running out! COSATU’s 11th National Congress – the Workers’ Parliament – has declared: We are not prepared to tolerate …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: Protest after arrest of 57 sex workers: The Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Task force has called on Police Minister Bheki Cele to intervene in the alleged abuse of power by police after 57 workers were arrested across the country in the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Zhang tees up …
COVID vaccine: even healthcare workers may be hesitant – but new evidence can be reassuring: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Both in the UK and around the world, healthcare workers will be among the first to be offered a vaccine against coronavirus. But research suggests that some staff are hesitant about accepting one. Why might there be a level …
Nearly half of South Africa’s live music workers may quit the industry for good: Drummer Jason Moser records a live-streamed performance in a South African theatre during lockdown. Alet Pretorius/Gallo Images via Getty Images For people working in South Africa’s live music sector, 2020 has been “devastating”. That was the term that researchers read most …
Spending review: key workers on zero-hours contracts overlooked again: Silarock/Shutterstock To deal with the “economic emergency” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a series of measures at the recent spending review to try and stabilise the economy. One of the central pillars of the review focused on jobs and help for low-paid …
Vulnerable workers have been hit hardest by the pandemic – this is why: Dragon Images/Shutterstock Deprived communities and the most vulnerable in society are bearing the brunt of hardship in the pandemic. Various forms of state intervention, such as furlough and job support schemes, VAT reductions and mortgage holidays, have been used to mitigate financial …
We want green energy jobs, say North Sea oil and gas workers – what they need to make the leap: Oil and Gas Photographer/Shutterstock For the first time in history, the price of US oil turned negative in April 2020. While the oil and gas sector has faced downturns before, the collapse of demand during …