We would like to share a tech-brief by the Access Campaign and PHM-SA on removing intellectual property barriers from COVID19 vaccines and treatment for people in South Africa. Emphasising how IP barriers can undermine access to medicines, particularly looking at ...
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Unequal global vaccine coverage is at the heart of the current covid-19 crisis
The emergence of the omicron variant shows the risks of vaccine inequity, and the response of the global North has been to further discriminate against and isolate the global South The article below was written by Fatima Hassan founding director ...
Read More »Solidarity statement with health workers at Groote Schuur Hospital
The following statement was issued by People’s Health Movement South Africa and Health Justice Initiative on 20 Aug 2021 A misplaced and disrespectful call to attend a “Freedom of Choice: No to Mandatory Vaccination Rally” at Groote Schuur this weekend ...
Read More »For Immediate Release: Joint HJI & PHM Press Release on DoH Special Categories
Below is a joint press release by the HJI and PHM in response to Department of Health’s prioritisation of ‘special groups’ circular of 4 July – and subsequent (6 July) withdrawal. For Immediate Release 7 July 2021 Department of Health’s ...
Read More »“Train the Trainer” Manual for Covid 19 Vaccine Literacy”
Created through great collaborative efforts, we are proud to exhibit and freely offer the “Train the Trainer” Manual for Covid 19 Vaccine Literacy here. Download Links here: Web-friendly version Print-friendly version People’s Health Movement SA Info Summary Posters Purpose of ...
Read More »Our Joint Submission for the Inquiry into ‘Ensuring Free and Fair Local Government Elections During COVID-19’
Below is a submission made jointly by PHM-SA and HJI to Justice Dikgang Moseneke for the Inquiry into ‘Ensuring Free and Fair Local Government Elections During COVID-19’ Submission for the Inquiry into ‘Ensuring Free and Fair Local Government Elections During ...
Read More »SAVE LIVES NOW: SUPPORT THE COVID-19 TRIPS WAIVER
The Doha Declaration states that countries can and should interpret the Agreement on the Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) in a manner that protects public health, including ensuring access to essential medicines for all. So why are ...
Read More »TOWARDS A PEOPLE’S VACCINE CAMPAIGN – A CALL TO ACTION
[*Please note that this is the abridged version, for the full statement and updated list of endorsements, please see here*] The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc in South Africa and globally, millions are being infected and dying. Vaccinating a significant ...
Read More »Barriers and Enablers to Equitable Access to COVID-19 Health Technologies in South Africa
This rapid situational analysis was conducted during October 2020 to gain insight into the current situation with respect to access to quality health technologies (PPE, diagnostic tests, ventilators) for COVID-19 in South Africa, as well as potential barriers and enablers ...
Read More »Join Public Webinar: “Barriers and Enablers to Equitable Access to COVID-19 Health Technologies in South Africa”
Join us for a webinar on “Barriers and Enablers to Equitable Access to COVID-19 Health Technologies in South Africa” were the findings of the situational analysis focussing on the South African situation with regards to equitable access to C19 diagnostics, ...
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