Occurred Nov 12, 2026, 7:39:56 AM UTC

First published Nov 13, 2026, 1:30:17 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 1:30:17 AM UTC

SADC Health Ministers urged to turn solidarity into practical instruments

South African Deputy Minister of Health Joe Phaahla urged SADC member states to strengthen health systems, medical supply chains, and responses to climate-induced health threats. He spoke at a gala dinner ahead of a regional meeting in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

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The statement calls for regional cooperation on health systems, medical supplies, and climate-related health threats.

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