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SAHPRA finds 29 investigated deaths were not related to vaccines

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There have been stories circulating around deaths that have reportedly been linked to taking the vaccine. And this, in turn, has escalated vaccine hesitancy in people. But a recent study by SAHPRA has shown that at least 29 of these reported deaths were not linked to the vaccine. We speak to Musa Mashabela, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research and Innovation (Acting), University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
12 Aug 2021 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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