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‘WE ARE NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET’ – MMC NKOSI

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 29/09/2021 0

Caption: One of the Ekurhuleni residents who is fully vaccinated for COVID-19   As the country comes from a long weekend that had various social gatherings, MMC for Health and Social Services Cllr Nomadlozi Nkosi stated that the adage ‘actions speak louder than words’ remains true now more

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VACCINE ROLLOUT TO EXPAND TO PEOPLE WHO ARE OVER 50-YEARS-OLD

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 03/07/2021 0

The City encourages residents who are between 50 and 59 years old to register for the Covid-19 vaccine. “We are pleased as a City that the vaccine rollout will be extended to more people. This means more of our citizens will receive the jab,” said the MMC for Health and Social Services Cllr Nomadlozi Nkosi. […]

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MMC NKOSI EMBRACES THE PROHIBITION OF GATHERINGS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 03/07/2021 0

Flowing the announcement by the presidents, that the country has moved to adjusted level 4, due to the worrying increase in the numbers of COVID-19 infections, the MMC for Health and Social Services Cllr Nomadlozi Nkosi has pleaded with residents to avoid gatherings.  “As a country we find ourselves confronted by the devastating increase of […]

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Rapid COVID Test to Prevent the Further Spread

Super User 28/06/2021 0

In strengthening its efforts to curb the further spread of COVID 19 the City has introduced the COVID-19 rapid tests that delivers results in 15 minutes to those have been in contact with a positive COVID case, and present symptoms.  Ekurhuleni’s professional nurse Sister Refiloe Dhlamini explained that the rapid COVID-19 Antigen Test is offered […]

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Residents to Receive an SMS for Second Dose of Pfizer Vaccine

Super User 11/06/2021 0

With almost a month since the City launched the COVID-19 vaccine rollout on, 17 May 2021, healthcare workers and residents who are 60 years and older are reminded of their second dose. “The second dose of the Pfizer vaccine will now be given at 6 weeks (42 Days) after the first dose rather than 3 […]

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MMC Leads in Protecting Ekurhuleni Pupils

Super User 04/06/2021 0

In observing this year’s Child Protection Week, Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Services Cllr Nomadlozi Nkosi led the way in adhering to the’ theme: Let us protect children during covid-19 and beyond. This was evident at Thembelihle Primary School in Etwatwa and Isaac Makau Primary School in Wattville when the MMC […]

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Be the Ambassadors of Change amidst the Third Wave

Super User 03/06/2021 0

The City of Ekurhuleni reiterates government’s call on residents to become ambassadors of change by adhering to the adjusted alert level 2 regulations. This follows the announcement that Gauteng has officially entered the third wave which is evident by the recent surge in new infections due to the increasing number of social gatherings.  “The rise […]

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Drive-Thru Vaccination Site Launched

Super User 27/05/2021 0

Scores of Ekurhuleni residents have taken up the opportunity to get their vaccine inoculation at the new drive-through vaccination site launched on Monday, 24 May at the Christian Family Church. Residents who have followed the registration process and selected the International Christian Family Church as their vaccination site will be inoculated in the comfort of […]

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Need Health Surveillance of a Premise – Let the City Know

Super User 24/05/2021 0

Did you know that Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP) are expected by law to conduct inspections at all buildings in order to check any unsatisfactory health conditions? This is according to the National Act 2003 (Act 61 of 2003) which specifies that environmental health inspections and investigations be undertaken to ensure that corrective and preventative measures

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Know the COVID19 Vaccine Side Effects

Super User 19/05/2021 0

Ekurhuleni healthcare workers who have received their inoculation, as well as those yet to be vaccinated, are encouraged to lookout for the side effects.   “Some people may develop side effects after being vaccinated and we encourage the healthcare workers to contact their healthcare provider should they develop severe side effects,” said MMC for Health […]