Diphtheria Cases Rise in South Africa: What You Need to Know
Alert: All clinicians throughout the country are urged to have a high index of suspicion for respiratory diphtheria in patients
January 21, 2025
Alerts
Understanding HMPV: A Quick Reference for Clinicians
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus in the Paramyxoviridae family, first identified in 2001. It is closely related to
January 20, 2025
NICD Calls for Calm Amidst Reported Human Metapneumovirus Cases in China
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Laboratory Service, seeks to assure the public that
January 9, 2025
NICD THROUGH THE EYES OF ITS FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: A REVIEW OF PROF. SCHOUB’S BOOK
Senior Communications Manager, Vuyo Sabani, chats with Prof. Barry Schoub, the founding executive director of the NICD, whose new book
December 18, 2024
Surge in Rubella Cases in South Africa (November 2024)
The NICD has been inundated with fever-rash samples for testing, and it is evident that there is a marked increase
December 18, 2024
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (Nov 2024)
From epidemiological week 1 to week 46 of 2024, 626 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles and 10137 cases of rubella were
December 12, 2024
Holiday Rabies Alert: Public and Travellers Warned About Rabies Risks in South Africa’s Dogs, Cape Fur Seals, and Wildlife (November 2024)
As the holidays approach, the public and travellers are warned about rabies in dogs, Cape fur seals and other animals
November 26, 2024
Probiotic Use Linked to Alkalihalobacillus Clausii Blood Infection Outbreak in Gauteng and North West Hospitals (November 2024)
On 11 June 2024, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS),
November 25, 2024
National HIV Drug Resistance Surveillance Among Adults with Viral Non-Suppression in South Africa
Countries have meticulously designed and implemented antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs to control the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic and contain
November 5, 2024
Mosquito Season in Southern Africa: Tonic Water and Vitamins Won’t Protect You but Knowing Where the Hotspots are Will
While the emergence of colourful butterflies is a welcome sign of summer, the constant buzzing of mosquitoes is an annoying
November 5, 2024
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (Oct 2024)
From epidemiological week 1 to week 41 of 2024, 339 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles and 5323 cases of rubella were
October 23, 2024
2024 Influenza Surveillance Report: Tracking Seasonal Flu Activity in South Africa
Influenza remains a significant public health concern globally, causing seasonal outbreaks that can strain healthcare systems and lead to increased
September 10, 2024
Health Department Confirms New Mpox Case
The Department of Health calls for continued public vigilance as the country records one more laboratory-confirmed case. The patient is
September 9, 2024
Health Department Urges Child Immunisation Amid Rising Rubella Cases
The Department of Health urges parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date with vaccination schedule against serious
August 29, 2024
Mpox Outbreak Alert: Africa’s Crisis and South Africa’s Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected
August 28, 2024
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (Aug 2024)
From epidemiological week 1 to week 33 of 2024, 178 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles and 2059 cases of rubella were
August 27, 2024
Health Department Urges Calm After WHO Declares Mpox a Global Public Health Emergency
The Department of Health would like to assure members of the public that the current mpox outbreak remains under control
August 19, 2024
GERMS-SA: Reflecting on 21 years of surveillance impact and looking to the future
The NICD’s flagship GERMS–SA surveillance programme celebrates its 21st anniversary since its establishment in 2003. GERMS-SA, coordinated and led by
August 12, 2024
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (July 2024)
Measles-rubella rash surveillance continues to report an increase in clinical cases of suspected measles and rubella cases to the National
August 6, 2024
Health Department Urges Vigilance as Mpox Cases Resurge
The Department of Health calls for ongoing public vigilance against mpox disease as two more laboratory-confirmed cases have been detected
August 5, 2024
Quarterly update for rabies (May to July 2024)
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that persists as a public health threat in more than 150 countries and territories
August 2, 2024
