As the holidays approach, the public and travellers are warned about rabies in dogs, Cape fur seals and other animals
On 11 June 2024, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS),
Countries have meticulously designed and implemented antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs to control the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic and contain
While the emergence of colourful butterflies is a welcome sign of summer, the constant buzzing of mosquitoes is an annoying
From epidemiological week 1 to week 41 of 2024, 339 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles and 5323 cases of rubella were
Influenza remains a significant public health concern globally, causing seasonal outbreaks that can strain healthcare systems and lead to increased
The Department of Health calls for continued public vigilance as the country records one more laboratory-confirmed case. The patient is
The Department of Health urges parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date with vaccination schedule against serious
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected
From epidemiological week 1 to week 33 of 2024, 178 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles and 2059 cases of rubella were
The Department of Health would like to assure members of the public that the current mpox outbreak remains under control
The NICD’s flagship GERMS–SA surveillance programme celebrates its 21st anniversary since its establishment in 2003. GERMS-SA, coordinated and led by
Measles-rubella rash surveillance continues to report an increase in clinical cases of suspected measles and rubella cases to the National
The Department of Health calls for ongoing public vigilance against mpox disease as two more laboratory-confirmed cases have been detected
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that persists as a public health threat in more than 150 countries and territories
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) takes pride in its pivotal role as the national public health institute tasked
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver often caused by a virus. Viral hepatitis is a significant health concern worldwide.
The Department of Health would like to announce that the grade one learner from Hammanskraal who a suspected case of
The Department of Health would like to assure the public that the current outbreak of mpox disease remains under control,
The Department of Health calls for the public to maintain vigilance and never lower their guard against mpox disease, as
The Department of Health is pleased to announce that 15 of the total number of Mpox cases have received a
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