NICD
A national public health institute serving South African healthcare workers, policy makers and the general public by providing science-based, up-to-date information and articles related to communicable diseases, within the context of disease prevention on the African continent.
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Public Health Focus

Foodborne Illnesses
Current Disease Alerts
Diphtheria Situational Report
Weekly Respiratory Pathogens Report

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Disease Index

A comprehensive directory of infectious diseases offering key information on symptoms, transmission, prevention, FAQs, clinical guidelines, and specimen submission forms.

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Reports and Dashboards

Access detailed reports and interactive dashboards for key health insights and data trends.

Latest Reports

The latest reports provide comprehensive insights into current public health trends, disease surveillance, and control efforts in South Africa. They highlight key findings from ongoing research, trends in disease outbreaks, and the effectiveness of interventions. Get the latest here.

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Disease-Specific Dashboards

The disease-specific dashboards provide interactive insights into the prevalence, trends, and surveillance of infectious diseases in South Africa. Each dashboard highlights patterns, enabling users to track real-time data.

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Health Insights & Surveillance

Stay informed with the latest public health trends and research. Explore the Public Health Bulletin SA for expert analysis and CoughWatch SA for real-time respiratory surveillance.

Public Health Bulletin SA

The Public Health Bulletin is a publication which provides information on surveillance activities, which enables effective monitoring of rates and distribution of diseases.
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CoughWatchSA

CoughWatchSA is a digital participatory surveillance platform launched by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) for influenza-like Illnesses (ILI) in South Africa.
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Public Health Resources

Access reliable public health information and resources to stay informed and safeguard your well-being.

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Get All The Public Health Info You Need

Stay informed with trusted public health information, resources, and tips to help you make smart choices for your health and safety.

The NICD is part of the VSN a global network of websites, established by the World Health Organization, that provides reliable information on vaccine safety. It is a network of a diverse group of digital information resources (websites and social media), VSN members, located in countries around the world and providing scientifically based information on vaccine safety in various languages.