An increase in pertussis cases (13 Dec 2022)
An increase in pertussis cases has been reported in South Africa among children younger than five years of age, particularly
December 13, 2022
Alerts
South African Measles Outbreak 2022 | Measles Outbreak in four provinces (8 Dec 2022)
In total, 137 cases of laboratory-confirmed measles have been reported from the declaration of the outbreak in Limpopo province from
December 8, 2022
South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme collaborates with the Eastern Cape Department of Health to launch the FETP-Intermediate Program in South Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO)’s monitoring and evaluation framework for implementation of International Health Regulations (IHR-2005) recommends that every member
December 6, 2022
Measles outbreak update in Limpopo and Mpumalanga province (1 December 2022)
From 01 September to 30 November 2022, 99 laboratory-confirmed measles cases were reported in Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. Laboratory-confirmed measles
December 1, 2022
A new research group to fight deadly AIDS-related fungal Diseases
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases partners in a new NIHR-funded Global Health Research Group on HIV-associated Fungal Infections Serious
November 30, 2022
Measles outbreak update in Limpopo and Mpumalanga province (24 November 2022)
71 cases of measles with laboratory confirmation have been recorded in South Africa between September 1 and November 22, 2022,
November 24, 2022
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week under the spotlight
The National Institute for Communicable (NICD), commemorates World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) between 18-25 November. Led by the World Health
November 18, 2022
Measles Outbreak update in South Africa, 17 November 2022
From 01 September to 16 November 2022, 57 measles outbreak cases were reported in Limpopo province and Mpumalanga province. Capricorn
November 17, 2022
Measles outbreak update Limpopo province, 10 November 2022
Fourteen new laboratory-confirmed measles cases were reported in two sub-districts in the Mopani district on 08 and 09 November 2022,
November 10, 2022
Malaria in Africa: why most countries haven’t beaten it yet
Malaria remains one of the most devastating parasitic diseases affecting humans. In 2020 there were around 241 million cases and
November 7, 2022
Measles outbreaks update Limpopo province, 03 November 2022
As of 03 November 2022, Limpopo province has two districts affected by measles outbreaks, Greater Sekhukhune and Mopani. Laboratory-confirmed measles
November 4, 2022
Vaccines could be a game-changer in the fight against malaria in Africa
The development of an effective vaccine for malaria has proved to be far more challenging than developing a vaccine to
November 3, 2022
Measles outbreak update Limpopo province, 31 October 2022
As of 31 October 2022, the number of measles laboratory-confirmed cases has increased to 12 in the Greater Sekhukhune district,
October 31, 2022
Measles outbreak update Greater Sekhukhune District, Limpopo province (27 October 2022)
As of 27 October 2022, the number of measles outbreak cases has increased to 11 in the Greater Sekhukhune district.
October 27, 2022
Measles outbreak update Greater Sekhukhune District (24 October 2022)
On 11 October 2022, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases issued a measles alert after three measles cases were detected
October 24, 2022
Measles outbreak alert -Greater Sekhukhune District (11 October 2022)
Measles surveillance at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases detected three cases of measles from two healthcare facilities in the
October 13, 2022
Increase in Pertussis cases in South Africa (21 Sept 2022)
Very few pertussis cases were reported through the notifiable medical conditions (NMC) surveillance system in 2020 (n=169) and 2021 (n=27)
September 21, 2022
Fungal disease awareness week 2022
Fungal diseases are often caused by fungi that are common in the environment. Most fungi are not dangerous, but some types can be harmful to
September 20, 2022
Mosquitoes: there’s malaria, plus 5 other diseases they pass on to humans
Most people instantly associate mosquitoes with malaria. But these tiny flying insects can transmit a number of other diseases too.
August 19, 2022
Mosquito species from Asia poses growing risk to Africa’s anti-malaria efforts
The spread of the mosquito species Anopheles stephensi across Africa poses a significant problem to a continent already heavily burdened
August 19, 2022
LATEST CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19 IN SOUTH AFRICA (29 July 2022)
Today the institute reports 354 new COVID-19 cases that have been identified in South Africa, which brings the total number
July 29, 2022
