18 Jul Radiation Control releases latest FAQs
14 July 2022 Radiation Control has released their latest FAQs for: X-RaysInspectorateRadionuclides ...
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28 Jun Health Product literacy top of mind as SAHPRA announces online medicines directory
28 June 2022 The South African Health Products Authority (SAHPRA) is pleased to announce the launch of an Over the Counter (OTC) Online Medicines’ Directory for South African consumers and healthcare professionals. The domain name is https://medsinfo.sahpra.org.za and the portal is available on the SAHPRA website. The...
28 Jun SAHPRA’s MOU with SANAS extended
28 June 2022 Pretoria – The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) initially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) in 2017 and this will now be extended in 2022. This MOU will now also incorporate the following activities...
24 Jun SAHPRA registers the COVID-19 vaccine, Coronavac
Embargo: Immediate release Pretoria, 24 June 2022 – The South African Health Products and Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) registered the COVID-19 vaccine, Coronavac, on 14 June 2022, with conditions. The registration was done in terms of Section 15(6a) of the Medicines and Related Substance Act 101 of...
23 Jun SAHPRA Announces Approval of Breakthrough Treatments for Children with HIV
Embargo: Immediate release Pretoria, 23 June 2022 – SAHPRA has registered a new “sweet-tasting” combination antiretroviral treatment for infants and young children with HIV. This treatment comes in granules that can be sprinkled on soft food or dissolved in milk or water. Furthermore, this treatment does...
23 Jun SAHPRA’s use of the Med Safety app in the spotlight
23 June 2022 The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has been making strides in the use of the Med Safety App that reports on the Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFIs) and this is being noticed within the continent. SAHPRA has been working in conjunction with...
23 Jun Learn more about monkeypox as we record first confirmed case in SA
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17 Jun The Dynamics of Assuming a New CEO or Leadership Role under Global Lockdown Restrictions
17 June 2022 CEO Perspectives and Horizons as Covid-19 takes a grip The SAHPRA CEO, Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela shares her journey since she assumed the position of CEO. She unpacks how she had to face a “sink or swim” situation as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped South Africa...
15 Jun Webinar: Codeine-Containing Medicines – Unpacking the dangers and abuse
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SAHPRA hosted a Live Webinar: Codeine-Containing Medicines – Unpacking the Dangers of Irresponsible Behaviour and Abuse. Recording below: ...
07 Jun SAHPRA registers a vaccine and provides emergency use authorisation of health products in the fight against COVID-19
07 June 2022 Embargo: Immediate release1. The COVID-19 vaccine LHC has been registered with conditions on 24 May 2022.The registration of the COVID-19 vaccine LHC was done in terms of Section 15(6a) of the Medicines and Related Substance Act 101 of 1965. This COVID-19 vaccine (Sinopharm...