Judge John Hlophe. (Pauli Van Wyk, Beeld) The tribunal is expected to resume in October, 12 years after the complaint against Hlophe was lodged.The complaint was laid by the full Constitutional Court Bench after Hlophe allegedly attempted to improperly influence two justices.Hlophe also faces a gross misconduct complaint lodged against him by Deputy Judge President…
The University of Washington is seeking out COVID-19 patients to participate in a study focusing on hydroxychloroquine and a hydroxychloroquine-azithromycin combinagtion. (CatherineL-Prod Photo via Bigstock) The University of Washington School of Medicine is looking for people who have tested positive for COVID-19 to participate in a clinical trial aimed at finding out whether a controversial…
KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner discussed federal policy on vaccine research, vaping, and drug access on Science Friday on May 8. Rovner also discussed the Supreme Court decision on the abortion pill mifepristone on NPR’s Morning Edition on May 5. Click here to hear Rovner on Science Friday. Click here to hear
Here in Washington, we’ve been hearing about tensions between the White House and one of its most controversial — but, at least in some circles, most popular — figures: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Polling of likely voters indicates that the Health and Human Services secretary can be an asset to Republicans when he’s talking about improving the nation’s food supply or labeling ultraprocessed foods. But when he’s talking about removing recommendations for routine childhood vaccinations, he can be a detriment. So, when I
Several states have joined President Donald Trump’s deportation efforts and are taking federal reporting requirements to immigration authorities a step further — by using their public health agencies as arms of enforcement. North Carolina, in late April, became the latest member of a growing group of Republican-led states to require their public health agencies to