We should take fungal infections more seriously. Here’s why
When most healthy people think of fungal diseases, they often think of oral or vaginal thrush, nappy rash, fungal nail infections, and athlete’s foot.
October 4, 2018
Alerts
Fungal Disease Awareness week 2018
NICD’s Professor Nelesh Govender speaks about the hidden nature of fungal diseases in South Africa’s context and how fungal diseases
October 1, 2018
A hidden epidemic of life-threatening fungal infections
What is the scope of the problem? When most healthy people think of fungal diseases, they often think of oral
October 1, 2018
Second outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo
Following the announcement of the end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
September 27, 2018
NICD PhD student wins’ best student poster at Wits Research Day
The National Institutes for Communicable Diseases (NICD) congratulates Ntando Phaahla, a PhD student working in the NICD’s Centre for HIV
September 17, 2018
Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe
An outbreak of cholera has been confirmed in Harare, Zimbabwe. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that as at 11
September 17, 2018
Dr Charissa Mynhardt grabs best Scientific Poster Presentation
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) lauds Dr Charissa Mynhardt for her sterling research abstract presentation that won the
September 14, 2018
Professor Penny Moore received a Silver Medal from SAMRC
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) hosted the 2018 SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards gala dinner on 30 August 2018.
September 12, 2018
Klebsiella pneumoniae investigation underway
On 22 August 2018, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) received a report of Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in a
September 11, 2018
Carbapenam-resistant bacteria
Carbapenem-resistant bacteria-Frequently Asked Questions (2018)
September 11, 2018
Second outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo
Following the announcement of the end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
September 11, 2018