November 13, 2017
Alerts
SADC Malaria Week
The SADC (Southern African Development Community) Malaria week taking place from 6 – 10 November 2017 is dedicated to creating
November 6, 2017
Madagascar Plague Outbreak – Update
The latest World Health Organization Situation Report has indicated that the number of new cases of pneumonic plague is decreasing.
November 6, 2017
SADC Malaria 2017
The SADC (Southern African Development Community) Malaria week taking place from 6 – 10 November 2017 is dedicated to creating
November 6, 2017
Update: Malaria
High numbers of malaria cases are being reported in the malaria transmission areas (Vhembe and Mopani districts) in Limpopo(including some
October 31, 2017
No Plague in SA
Since August, more than 1,300 suspected cases of plague have been reported in Madagascar, according to a World Health Organization (WHO)
October 30, 2017
PLAGUE OUTBREAK IN MADAGASCAR – South African preparedness
The latest World Health Organisation (WHO) situational report (No. 5) released on 20th October 2017 regarding the plague outbreak in
October 26, 2017
Plague Outbreak in Madagascar – Advice for Travellers
The latest World Health Organisation (WHO) situational report (No. 5) released on 20th October 2017 regarding the plague outbreak in
October 26, 2017
Increase in Cases of Listeria Meningitis
The NICD, NHLS, private and public sector laboratories have noted an increase in cases of meningitis due to Listeria monocytogenes
October 25, 2017
October 23, 2017
Taxi Malaria in Pretoria and Kempton Park
Unusual malaria cases, affecting persons with no recent history of travel to malaria transmission areas, have been reported in Kilner
October 20, 2017
High Number of Malaria Cases
High numbers of malaria cases are being reported in the malaria transmission areas in Limpopo (including some cases in farms
October 19, 2017
October 19, 2017
Animal Anthrax Outbreak Reported in Botswana
Anthrax has killed hippos in the Okavango River, following a suspected outbreak of the disease in neighboring Namibia. Earlier this
October 13, 2017
Malaria Advisory for Visitors to the Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park management would like to advise visitors to the Park about the risk of malaria and precautionary
October 12, 2017
Alert: Odyssean Malaria in Pretoria and Kempton Park
Unusual malaria cases, affecting persons with no recent history of travel to malaria transmission areas, have been reported in Kilner
October 12, 2017
Update: Plague Outbreak in Madagascar
The WHO has confirmed an outbreak of plague in Madagascar. In the latest report issued this morning (12 October 2017)
October 12, 2017
Odyssean Malaria in Pretoria
Four cases of malaria have been reported in Kilner Park, Pretoria, affecting persons with no recent history of travel to
October 6, 2017
Plague Outbreak in Madagascar
Plague is endemic in Madagascar, with the country reporting about 400 cases annually, mainly the bubonic form of the disease.
October 5, 2017
Plague – Frequently-Asked Questions
What is plague? Plague is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Plague is found mainly in rodents,
October 5, 2017
Laboratory-Confirmed Malaria Diagnosed in Suspected Ebola Cases
The NICD was contacted in the early hours of Thursday morning 21st September for assistance with the diagnosis and management
September 21, 2017
