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2022年4月26日 · With this year’s flu season expected to be more severe, South Africans should seriously consider getting their influenza jabs, a local disease expert South Africa's annual flu season shouldn't be taken lightly this year, an expert warns.
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The holiday season can be a particularly dangerous time for those experiencing gender-based violence. One NGO reported a 57 percent increase in calls for help during South Africa’s 2020 festive period.
Vulnerable populations, including women, children, and the elderly, will be the focus, with the goal of reducing preventable deaths and improving overall health outcomes.