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14/04/2026

14/04/2026

Protect your baby from measles with 2 doses of measles vaccine.

1️⃣ In countries where measles is common, it is vital to give the first dose around 9 months of age; in other countries, at 12-15 months of age.
2️⃣ Give the second dose later in childhood to ensure full protection.

Remember: Infants can be vaccinated around 6 months of age if there is an outbreak or before travel to endemic countries.

13/04/2026

Dont forget⚠️

➡️Find us at Sentra⬅️
Next to Ok Foods

10/04/2026

South Africa makes history in the fight against HIV

South Africa has officially become the first African country to register the groundbreaking HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir — a major scientific breakthrough that could change millions of lives.

This isn’t just another treatment… it’s a game-changer.

💉 What makes it revolutionary?

It’s a long-acting injection taken only twice a year
Designed to prevent HIV infection, not treat it
Could dramatically improve adherence compared to daily pills

Health experts say this innovation offers new hope, especially for people who struggle with existing prevention methods or face barriers like stigma, access, or daily medication routines

📦 South Africa has already received its first batch of nearly 38,000 doses, with a national rollout expected soon

Even more significant — South Africa’s regulator is among the first in the world to approve this injection, placing the country at the forefront of global HIV prevention efforts

Why this matters:

South Africa carries one of the largest HIV burdens globally, with millions of people affected. Innovations like this could be a turning point in ending new infections and reshaping the future of public health in Africa.

This is bigger than medicine — it’s progress.

A future where HIV infections are drastically reduced is no longer just hope… it’s becoming reality.

💬 What do you think — could this be the breakthrough that finally changes the HIV fight in Africa?

07/04/2026

There is no formula to this life thing, give yourself grace, you are also figuring it out as you live.

27/03/2026

✅ Clarity and Awareness about the Findings on the Sanitary Pads Study Conducted by the University of Free State

❓️What Did the UFS Study Find?

A recent University of the Free State study detected trace levels of certain endocrine‑disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in some sanitary pads tested in South Africa. These levels were very low and fall within minimal exposure ranges, meaning they do not indicate a safety risk to users.

SAHPRA continues to monitor product safety to ensure public health remains protected.

🔗 Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4rQHcmG

26/03/2026

Our operating hours are due to change as of 1st April 2026. Kindly take note.

18/03/2026

Fungi can cause infections when people breathe them in or get them on their skin.

Most fungi are harmless, but some can be life-threatening.