Diphtheria situational report (week 44 of 2025)
Between 01 January 2024 and 2 November 2025, 81 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
November 7, 2025
August 2023
Increase in pertussis cases in South Africa (alert)
Following a period of reduced pertussis activity during 2020–2021, South Africa experienced a marked resurgence in 2022 and 2023. Case
November 6, 2025
Public and travellers warned of rabies in dogs, Cape fur seals and other mammals in South Africa ahead of December holidays
The public is warned about high-risk rabies areas in South Africa where the disease occurs in dogs, Cape fur seals,
November 5, 2025
What you need to know about odyssean malaria and malaria transmission in South Africa
Did you know that even if you don’t live in one of South Africa’s three malaria-endemic provinces – Limpopo, Mpumalanga,
November 3, 2025
Weekly measles and rubella situation report (week 43 of 2025)
Measles and rubella surveillance data and analyses are updated daily and reported weekly. The reported figures may be influenced by
October 31, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 43 of 2025)
Between 01 January 2024 and 26 October 2025, 80 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
October 31, 2025
Weekly measles and rubella situation report (week 42 of 2025)
Measles and rubella surveillance data and analyses are updated daily and reported weekly. The reported figures may be influenced by
October 27, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 42 of 2025)
Between 01 January 2024 and 19 October 2025, 80 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
October 24, 2025
Minister Motsoaledi launches real-time TB Dashboard to strengthen the fight against the disease
Today, South Africa took a significant step in its fight against tuberculosis (TB). The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi,
October 24, 2025
Let’s talk about diphtheria with Prof. Anne von Gottberg (Video)
Diphtheria is a preventable but potentially life-threatening infection that has recently re-emerged in parts of the world. In this video,
October 22, 2025
Let’s talk about HIV with Dr Tendesayi Kufa-Chakezha
HIV affects people of all ages and backgrounds. In this video, Dr Tendesayi Kufa-Chakezha explains the signs and symptoms to
October 20, 2025
Weekly measles and rubella situation report (week 41 of 2025)
Measles and rubella surveillance data and analyses are updated daily and reported weekly. The reported figures may be influenced by
October 20, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 41 of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 12 October 2025, 80 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case, and
October 17, 2025
Let’s talk about typhoid fever with Phuti Sekwadi (Video)
Typhoid fever remains a serious public health concern, especially in areas with limited access to clean water and sanitation. In
October 17, 2025
Foodborne diseases explained: How to stay safe (Video)
Every year, millions of people fall ill from foodborne diseases caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites. In this video,
October 17, 2025
Let’s Talk About Malaria with Dr Jaishree Raman (Video)
Did you know that malaria is only endemic in three provinces in the country? Dr Jaishree Raman, Principal Medical Scientist
October 15, 2025
What you need to know about EPI and clinic vaccination (Video)
Are your little ones up-to-date with their routine vaccination? Dr Vuyiswa Kumalo, Medical Officer at the Outbreak Response Unit in
October 15, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 40 of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 05 October 2025, 77 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case, and
October 10, 2025
Weekly measles situation report (week 40 of 2025)
From week 1 to week 40 of 2025, national measles surveillance has detected an increase in measles cases. As of
October 10, 2025
Rabies facts you should know to stay protected (Video)
Rabies remains one of the most serious yet preventable diseases in South Africa. Through this short animation, the NICD explains
October 10, 2025
Let’s talk about measles with Dr Kumalo (Video)
Measles is highly contagious, but understanding it can help keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn the common symptoms,
October 8, 2025
