Ebola Update: 1 August 2019
The risk for introduction of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) related to the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of
August 1, 2019
October 25, 2017
There are lots of myths about flu: we debunk six of them
Many myths make the rounds during flu season. Shutterstock Sibongile Walaza, University of the Witwatersrand and Cheryl Cohen, National Institute
July 24, 2019
Ebola considered low risk to South Africa
The risk of spread of Ebola to South Africa remains low according to risk assessments conducted by the Department of
July 19, 2019
Influenza season declining
The 2019 South African influenza season, which started towards the end of April, has started to decline. Transmission of influenza
July 19, 2019
Update on the Influenza season: June 2019
The 2019 South African influenza season, which started towards the end of April, is ongoing. Transmission of influenza measured using
June 25, 2019
Confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in Uganda and implications for South Africa
The Ugandan Ministry of Health (UMoH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have confirmed a case of Ebola virus disease
June 13, 2019
No Influenza outbreak in South Africa
The 2019 South African influenza season, which started towards the end of April, is ongoing. Transmission of influenza has reached
June 11, 2019
Influenza season 2019: Not too late to vaccinate
The 2019 South African influenza season, which started towards the end of April, is ongoing. Transmission of influenza has reached
June 7, 2019
Anthrax outbreak in Lesotho and measures to prevent human exposure in South Africa
Since 12th May 2019, three anthrax outbreaks have been reported in the Maseru district of Lesotho. Twenty-four cattle have died
May 29, 2019
Influenza season has started
The 2019 influenza season has started. Every year during winter months, May to August, South Africa experiences an increase in
May 15, 2019
Third Case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever confirmed
A case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was confirmed in a 54-year-old man from the Ventersdorp surrounds, North West province
May 14, 2019
South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme: Call for applicants – 2020 intake
The South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme (SAFETP) is requesting applications for the incoming 2020 class from qualified health professionals
May 7, 2019