A column that focuses on selected and current regional and international disease outbreaks that may affect South Africans

Multi-Country Cholera Outbreaks

From the start of the year, up until the 29 January 2024, there have been a total of 20 787 cases (2 616 confirmed; 18 171 suspected) and 622 deaths

February 2, 2024

Influenza in the Northern Hemisphere

As of 8 January 2024, influenza activity continued to increase in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, mainly in parts of North America, Europe and Central Asia. Increased influenza activity was observed

January 30, 2024

Cholera-Africa Region

Since the beginning of 2023 and as of 26 November 2023, a total of 29 countries have reported cholera cases globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region (AFRO) remains

January 12, 2024