AUG
2022
05
What is GBS, the syndrome behind SA’s first Covid-19 vaccine-related death?
Prof Hannelie Meyer was interviewed by News24 regarding the patient who developed Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS), one of the possible side effects of the Janssen Covid-19 vaccine.
JUL
2022
29
Does the Covid-19 vaccine weaken your immune system?
Experts have allayed fears the Covid-19 vaccine weakens the immune system, saying it is able to protect you against other infections and is gearing up to fight future Covid-19 infection. Prof Hannelie Meyer was interviewed by SundayTimes on a theme: “Your Covid-19 questions answered”
MAY
2022
30
Mr Mfolo (from UJ) wins the SAVIC/SMU social media COVID-19 vaccination campaign
At the end of 2021, SAVIC/SMU held a social media campaign offering a R10 000 lucky draw prize to university students aged 34 years or younger, who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This campaign was aimed at improving the COVID-19 vaccination coverage amongst young South Africans
FEB
2022
21
Webinar | Update on COVID-19 Therapies
SAHPRA was joined by experts to discuss the latest updates on Covid-19 therapies.
NOV
2021
10
COVID-19 Pandemic | Mitigating vaccine hesitancy in South Africa – webinar
The country has rolled out the national COVID-19 vaccine program, which aims to vaccinate 40 million South Africans. Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana and Prof Hannelie Meyer, from the National Immunisation and Safety Expert Committee, were among the speakers
NOV
2021
09
Based on current vaccinated population projections SA won’t meet Covid-19 herd immunity
To discuss where South Africa is interms of covid19 infections and vaccinations we are joined by UKZN Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation, Prof. Mosa Moshabela, SAVIC Head at SMU, Professor Hannelie Meyer and the convener of the Progressive Health Forum, Dr Aslam Dasoo.
SEP
2021
16
Are Covid-19 boosters needed despite vaccines offering protection?
There has been a debate on whether Covid-19 boosters should be given even though the vaccines are still offering high protection against severe disease. SAVIC Head and National Immunisation Safety Expert Committee Chairperson, Prof Hannelie Meyer elaborates.
AUG
2021
28
Covid-19 vaccinations in the country have slowed down
The government has recently warned that the rate of Covid-19 vaccinations in the country is slowing down due to reduced demand. For more on this, Immunisation Safety Expert, Prof. Hannelie Meyer explains.
AUG
2021
25
Discussion | Vaccine | SAHPRA probe finds no link to jab in deaths
SAVIC Head and Chairperson of the National Immunisation safety expert committee Prof Hannelie Meyer speaks about vaccine safety
AUG
2021
19
The importance of extending vaccine rollout to other age groups
South Africans aged 18 to 34 are now eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. SAVIC Head at SMU, Prof Hannelie Meyer explains the importance of this to help the country reach herd immunity.
AUG
2021
15
Public urged to report any side effects
The Health Department maintains that COVID-19 vaccines are perfectly safe and that none of the 29 reported deaths was linked to it. However, you are urged to seek medical attention should you experience any severe side effects after receiving the jab. Anlie Hattingh spoke to National Immunisation Safety Expert Committee Chairperson, Professor Hannelie Meyer.
MAR
2021
02
SAVIC Trains Vaccinators for
COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout
SAVIC is currently training vaccinators for the NDoH’s COVID-19 vaccination programme rollout. The main objective of the training is to capacitate vaccinators by providing key information necessary for rolling out COVID-19 vaccination to South African healthcare workers.
FEB
2021
28
Professor Hannelie Meyer takes the leadership reins of SAVIC at SMU effective from 01 March 2021
The South African Vaccination and Immunisation Centre at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is set to have a new head. Prof Hannelie Meyer takes over the reins from Prof Rose Burnett who is retiring at the end of 2021. However, to ensure a smooth transition, the newly appointed head is expected to take over her role with effect from 01 March 2021.