Health Minister to lead World Immunisation and Malaria commemorative event
Pretoria: Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla will next week (Monday, 25 April) lead the commemorative event in Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga to mark World Immunisation and Malaria Awareness Days.
The events forms part of government efforts to promote immunisation to highlight the benefits of using vaccines as an effective weapon to protect people of all ages against infectious, but preventable diseases such as Covid 19, Polio and Measles.
The department will also use the same event to create awareness about Malaria and mobilise communities and stakeholders to participate in the malaria control programmes through health education as well as provision of home-based treatment and use personal protective measure against mosquito bites.
Minister Phaahla will be accompanied by the Deputy Minister Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, Mpumalanga MEC for Health Ms Sasekani Manzini and leaders of various local and international organisations including traditional leaders.
Integrated health screening and testing services, including COVID-19 vaccination services will be available and accessible on the day.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Monday, 25 April 2022
Time: 09h00
Venue: Mangweni Stadium - Inkomazi Municipality, Mpumalanga Province
For more information and media enquiries, please contact:
Foster Mohale
Director Media Relations
National Health Department
Cell: 072 4323792
Email: Foster.mohale@health.gov.za
Doctor Tshwale
MLO - Health Minister
National Health Department
Cell: 063 657 8487
Email: Doctor.tshwale@health.gov.za
Dumisani Malamule
Senior Manager Communications
Mpumalanga Health Department
Cell: 082 887 9465
Email: Dumisanimala@@mpuhealth.gov.za
For RSVP, contact Howard Kgoa at 079 876 9247, Howard.kgoa@health.gov.za
