Surviving Polio Documentary
Surviving Polio is a documentary film about the success story of Polio survivors from South Africa and the leaps that
March 1, 2019
Alerts
Addendum to the South African Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Malaria updated 2018
Although mefloquine is given as an option for chemoprophylaxis, there are currently no mefloquine-containing products available in South Africa –
March 1, 2019
Ebola vaccine is key in ongoing efforts to contain the DRC outbreak
A health worker prepares to administer the experimental Ebola vaccine in north-western DRC. EPA-EFE/STR Jacqueline Weyer, National Institute for Communicable
March 1, 2019
Ebola virus disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
The second largest Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak recorded to date, is being reported from the Democratic Republic of Congo
March 1, 2019
Ebola virus disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
The second largest Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak recorded to date, is being reported from the Democratic Republic of Congo
March 1, 2019
Alert for returning travellers
The end of year festive season is a popular time for many people to travel, visiting friends and family. Health
March 1, 2019
Seasonal malaria increase in progress
Malaria cases in South Africa are increasing as expected during the summer months. As at the end of October 2018,
March 1, 2019
Cholera preparedness for South African travellers and healthcare workers
The most recent bulletin posted by the World Health Organization’s African regional office reports ongoing cholera outbreaks in seven African
March 1, 2019
Ebola virus disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
The second largest Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak recorded to date, is being reported from the Democratic Republic of Congo
March 1, 2019
Communicable Diseases Overview
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is the national public health institute for South Africa. It provides reference microbiology,
February 5, 2019
It’s time to go back to basics in the fight against childhood pneumonia
X-ray of the lungs in a 5-year-old child who has pneumonia. Shutterstock Nicole Wolter, National Institute for Communicable Diseases Pneumonia
January 21, 2019
Statement on Salmonella cases in KwaZulu-Natal Province
During October and November 2018, certain private sector laboratories have reported an increase in Salmonella cases in KwaZulu-Natal Province. Salmonella
November 16, 2018