Charlotte Maxeke Hospital reopening welcomed Featured
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital reopening welcomed as victory for cancer patients.
Joint Statement | Department of Health and Department of Home Affairs to provide proof of birth for all children
Immediate Release: 17 June 2021 SECTION27 Attorney Sibusisiwe Ndlela speaks to Stephen Grootes on SAFM Sunrise on 21 June 2021 Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), SECTION27 and Lawyers for Human Rights…
Comment on US trade representative support of the temporary waiver of intellectual property for COVID-19 vaccines
The Fix the Patent Laws campaign welcomes the announcement that the Biden-Harris Administration supports the temporary waiver of intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines. “This decision is as result of…
COVID-19 Vaccine Literacy Train the Trainer Manual
Against a backdrop where myths and misinformation about vaccines against Covid-19 and immunisation programmes more generally are widespread, this manual aims to put public health messaging first. In this manual,…
FTPL to picket at DTIC Featured
Fix The Patent Laws Coalition will picket outside the Department of Trade and Industry to call for patent reform for access to medicines.
Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
In South Africa, Sexual Reproductive Health Rights are enshrined in section 27 of the Constitution, which states that "everyone has the right to access health care services, including reproductive health…
Monopolies are causing “artificial rationing” in COVID-19 crisis as 3 biggest global vaccine giants sit on sidelines Featured
Johannesburg: 5 February 2021 The supply of safe and effective vaccines for all is being artificially rationed because of the protection of exclusive rights and monopolies of pharmaceutical corporations, the…
SAVE LIVES NOW: SUPPORT THE COVID-19 TRIPS WAIVER Featured
Save lives now: support the Covid-19 TRIPS Waiver! South African Civil Society organisations call on countries blocking the proposal at the WTO to change their vote.
Covid-19 Vaccine Q&A Featured
Covid-19 Vaccine Q&A - vaccine literacy cards EnglishisiZuluseSotho isiXhosa Here we answer some frequently asked questions about the Covid-19 Vaccine. How do vaccines work, and why do we use them?…
SECTION27 calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all. Featured
SECTION27 calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all. COVID-19 vaccines, which have been developed using public money and trialled on volunteers across the world, should not be used…
South Africa leading on HIV policy adoption but there’s still some way to go Featured
Johannesburg 30 November 2020: Today, the HIV Policy Lab, a collaboration among academics, United Nations and civil society partners from around the world, publish the first ever Global HIV policy…
The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement’s outlook for the healthcare system Featured
The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement’s outlook for the healthcare system 3 November 2020 - The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) delivered by the Minister of Finance Tito Mboweni on 28…