Health minister updates parliament on monkeypox, Covid-19 and vaccines

Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla is in self isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. File photo.
Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla is in self isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. File photo. (Freddy Mavunda)

Health minister Joe Phaahla and senior officials from his department are briefing parliament’s committee on health on monkeypox, Covid-19 and vaccines on Wednesday.

SA has recorded five cases of monkeypox but no fatalities to date.

TimesLIVE

Support independent journalism by subscribing to the Sunday Times. Just R20 for the first month.


Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Comment icon