Anthrax outbreak in Lesotho and measures to prevent human exposure in South Africa
Since 12th May 2019, three anthrax outbreaks have been reported in the Maseru district of Lesotho. Twenty-four cattle have died
Since 12th May 2019, three anthrax outbreaks have been reported in the Maseru district of Lesotho. Twenty-four cattle have died
The 2019 influenza season has started. Every year during winter months, May to August, South Africa experiences an increase in
A case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was confirmed in a 54-year-old man from the Ventersdorp surrounds, North West province
The South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme (SAFETP) is requesting applications for the incoming 2020 class from qualified health professionals
Causes of Malaria Malaria diagnosis Risk Factors Misconceptions Malaria Medication Side Effects Travelling
World Malaria Day takes place on 25 April each year. It is an internationally recognised day, highlighting the global efforts
Although the 2019 influenza season has not yet started, there has been an increase in the detection of influenza in
Three species of immature mosquito: the common house mosquito, and the malaria vectors An. arabiensis and An. funestus.Supplied Shüné
West Africa experienced the worst Ebola outbreak between 2013 and 2016.Ahmed Jallanzo/EPA Jacqueline Weyer, National Institute for Communicable Diseases
The World Health Organization has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in Beira, the city hardest hit by Cyclone Idai, in
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever case confirmed A case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was confirmed in a 58 year old man
1 April 2019 The second largest Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak recorded to date, is being reported from the Democratic
As we approach the holiday season, many will be travelling to malaria-endemic areas within South Africa and to neighbouring malaria-endemic
X-rays, CT scans or MRIs may be necessary to detect TB in organs other than the lungs. Shutterstock Nazir Ismail,
An increase in the number of enteroviral meningitis cases has been reported from the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces
The World Health Organisation estimates that 124,000 people died of TB in South Africa in 2016 (about 330 daily). It
Sr JM McAnerney, Dr S Walaza, Dr C Cohen Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis National Institute for Communicable Diseases
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is the national public health institute for South Africa. It provides reference microbiology,
Tendesayi Kufa-Chakezha, National Institute for Communicable Diseases Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a serious public health issue. It’s estimated that
Surviving Polio is a documentary film about the success story of Polio survivors from South Africa and the leaps that
Although mefloquine is given as an option for chemoprophylaxis, there are currently no mefloquine-containing products available in South Africa –
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