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End of the 2026 influenza season
The 2026 influenza season ended in week 39 (week ending 27 September 2026). In South Africa, the influenza season typically
October 21, 2026

Increase in gastrointestinal illness cases reported in Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding areas
The public is alerted to cases of gastrointestinal illness affecting Bronkhorstspruit, Zithobeni, Rethabiseng, Ekandustria, Ekangala and Dark City in the
October 21, 2026

Diphtheria situational report (week 41 of 2026)
Between 29 December 2025 and 11 October 2026, 43 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria and 10 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic
October 16, 2026

Cancer awareness drive brings screening and education closer to the community
The South African Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa, together with the National Cancer Registry (NCR) housed within the
October 14, 2026

Weekly measles and rubella situation report (week 40 of 2026)
Measles and rubella surveillance data and analyses are updated daily and reported weekly. The reported figures may be influenced by
October 14, 2026