New and Improved Wastewater Surveillance Dashboard
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) takes pride in its pivotal role as the national public health institute tasked
July 31, 2024
Alerts
World Hepatitis Day: It’s Time for Action
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver often caused by a virus. Viral hepatitis is a significant health concern worldwide.
July 28, 2024
Mpox Case in Hammanskraal Tests Negative
The Department of Health would like to announce that the grade one learner from Hammanskraal who a suspected case of
July 22, 2024
Mpox Outbreak: Remaining Under Control Despite Suspected Cases
The Department of Health would like to assure the public that the current outbreak of mpox disease remains under control,
July 18, 2024
Mpox Outbreak: Current Status and Ongoing Response Efforts(11 July 2024)
The Department of Health calls for the public to maintain vigilance and never lower their guard against mpox disease, as
July 12, 2024
Mpox Recovery Rates Climb Amid New Case Confirmations
The Department of Health is pleased to announce that 15 of the total number of Mpox cases have received a
July 5, 2024
How Mobile Phone Data Helps Track Pathogen Spread and Evolution
The usage of mobile data in public health is a new way to map the spread and evolution of pathogens,
July 3, 2024
Latest Update on Mpox Outbreak and Response Efforts
The Department of Health would like to confirm that the country has recorded three more positive cases of Mpox (formerly
June 26, 2024
Department Receives First Mpox Treatment Batch Amid Rising Cases
The Department of Health has received a batch of mpox specific treatment, Tecovirimat (also known as TPOXX or ST-246) for
June 21, 2024
Minister Phaahla Reports New Mpox Case and Related Death
Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, would like to announce another laboratory-confirmed case of Mpox and second death linked to
June 13, 2024
Minister of Health Addresses Mpox Outbreak(12 June, 2024)
A global outbreak of Mpox disease, formerly known as Monkey pox, has been ongoing since 2022. South Africa is among
June 12, 2024
Health Department Calls for Transparency to Curb Spread of Mpox
The Department of Health appeals to members of the public who have been in close contact with known or suspected
June 7, 2024
Update on the Influenza Season in South Africa (2024)
Since the start of the influenza season in week 17 (week starting 22 April 2024), there has been a steady
June 4, 2024
Quarterly Update for Rabies (January to April 2024)
Rabies is a fatal but preventable and controllable viral zoonosis (see rabies). Rabies remains a persistent health concern in South
May 28, 2024
Health Department Warns Public of Increasing Mpox and Flu Cases
Mpox Outbreak The Department of Health urges members of the public who experience suspected symptoms of Mpox disease (formerly known
May 27, 2024
Influenza Guidelines For 2024
Influenza, commonly known as the “flu”, is an acute infection of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. There are
May 15, 2024
Start of the 2024 influenza season
The 2024 influenza season has started. The influenza season started in week 17 (week starting 22 April 2024) when the
May 10, 2024
Malaria Can’t Be Beaten Without Political Will And More Funding
Today, 94% of the world’s 249 million malaria cases are in Africa. Children under five, pregnant women, migrant populations, and
April 25, 2024
Empowering Africa: Collaborative Efforts in Genomic Surveillance to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to global health, transcending borders and demanding an international response. There is an
April 23, 2024
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (08 April 2024)
Measles-rubella rash surveillance continues to report an increase in clinical cases of suspected measles and rubella cases to the National
April 8, 2024
Start of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Season (Alert to Clinicians)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) among young children
March 8, 2024
