SAACP - South African Association of Community Pharmacists

26/04/2026

African Vaccination Week 24 - 30 April 2026 - "For Every Generation, Vaccines Work"

25/04/2026

🦟❌ World Malaria Day - 25 April "Now We Can. Now We Must."


When funding falls, malaria rebounds fast, reversing years of hard-won progress and costing children's lives. Now We Can. Now We Must. Zero Malaria Starts with Me.

source: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-malaria-day/2026

25/04/2026

❗World Malaria Day | 25 April


South Africa Notes An Increase In Malaria Cases Following Heavy Rainfall And Flooding

Malaria cases have increased across parts of southern Africa following unusually heavy rainfall and recent flooding, creating more favourable conditions for mosquito breeding and malaria transmission. This seasonal rise has also resulted in an increase in malaria cases detected in South Africa, including in provinces where malaria is not normally transmitted.
In the first three months of 2026, Gauteng recorded 414 confirmed malaria cases and 11 deaths. While these figures are concerning and require increased public awareness and prompt healthcare action, most of these cases are imported. This means the infections were acquired in the malaria-endemic regions of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, or through international travel to malaria-endemic locations, and diagnosed after individuals returned to the Gauteng province.
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24/04/2026

INFLUENZA VACCINATION

Aligned with African Vaccination Week 2026, the 2026 influenza season presents a strategic opportunity to reinforce the role of pharmacists in advancing immunisation coverage. As the influenza season approaches, it is essential to acknowledge the critical role of pharmacists in supporting public health interventions. Community pharmacists remain highly accessible healthcare professionals, positioned to contribute meaningfully to the prevention, early identification, and management of influenza. As a pharmacist, you can play a key role in the delivery of influenza vaccination services and the provision of evidence-based patient counselling. Your clinical knowledge of vaccine efficacy and safety profiles enables you to address patient concerns, mitigate misconceptions, and promote informed decision-making. Pharmacists can play an essential role in increasing vaccination rates and lessening the impact of seasonal influenza within the community.

24/04/2026

🦟 World Malaria Day | 25 April

Control Director, Ms Ednah Baloyi during an interview on Gauteng malaria cases, many of which are linked to travel and imported infections.
She highlighted the importance of staying vigilant—especially when visiting or returning from malaria-endemic areas.
Prevention is key: use mosquito repellent, sleep under treated nets where necessary, and seek medical advice before and after travel. Early testing and treatment can save lives.
Let’s protect ourselves and our communities.

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24/04/2026

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16/04/2026

16/04/2026

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25/03/2026

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