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What it’s like: Being a pharmacist in South Africa in 2020

Posted in: Access to Medicines, Healthcare system, Healthcare Workers, Latest

Pharmacists do much more than stand behind a counter dispensing medicine. These professionals have a key role to play in the health care system and the overall well-being of people. Tiyese Jeranji spoke to a community pharmacist and pharmacists in the public health sector to understand their role and the challenges they face.

What it’s like: Being a pharmacist in South Africa in 2020

SA to take part in two more COVID-19 vaccine trials

Posted in: Latest

South Africa is consolidating its place in the race for a COVID-19 vaccine with its participation starting from next month in two new international trials of vaccine candidates. Adele Baleta reports.