Health Department Calls For Calm amid Hand Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) Outbreak
The Department of Health calls for calm following an outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in KwaZulu-Natal province,
February 18, 2025
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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease in South Africa: What You Need to Know
Since the beginning of February 2025, hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases have been reported in educational institutions in
February 18, 2025
A New Study Shows Cash And Counselling Can Improve TB Outcomes By 50%
A groundbreaking study conducted by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in partnership with Wits University revealed that tuberculosis
February 13, 2025
NICD’s GERMS-SA Surveillance Report Reveals A Rise In Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Even though South Africa has made great strides in healthcare provision, which has led to better health outcomes for its
February 12, 2025
Rabies and Seals in South Africa: What You Need to Know
Rabies in seals has historically been rare, but recent reports from May 2024 have highlighted several cases of Cape fur
January 27, 2025
COVID-19 Update: Latest on SARS-CoV-2 Subvariant XEC (January 2025)
A new SARS-CoV-2 subvariant, XEC, has been detected in several countries, including South Africa. First identified in Germany in June
January 27, 2025
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
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
