AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola misinformation clampdown (KZN): The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has debunked a viral voice note claiming Ebola cases at Victoria Mxenge Hospital and in Ladysmith, stressing South Africa remains Ebola-free and warning that spreading unverified health claims could trigger legal action. Ebola response funding push (SA–DRC): President Cyril Ramaphosa urged African leaders and partners to turn $1.5bn Ebola pledges into financing and medical support as the DR Congo outbreak tops 400 deaths, with conflict making access to care harder. Water quality update (eThekwini): uMngeni-uThukela says it has reduced the earthy taste compound 2-MIB in treated water after algal activity in Inanda Dam, noting it affects taste/odour but not health. Child surgery waiting times (Gauteng): Gauteng Health announced steps to cut delays for specialised paediatric surgery at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, including better theatre efficiency and expanding the Treatment Time Guarantee. Menstrual health spotlight: A Women’s Health Summit in Johannesburg (Aug 8) will tackle Africa’s “silent menstrual health crisis,” focusing on diagnosis, stigma and access to specialist care. Tax season health-adjacent reminder (SARS): SARS says filing season has started with millions auto-assessed and billions in refunds paid quickly—urging taxpayers to verify returns and meet deadlines.
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