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
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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
The 2022 Antenatal HIV Sentinel Survey
South Africa is home to 7.5 million people living with HIV. Despite the large burden, the country has made progress,
January 12, 2024
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (21 December 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights Measles Surveillance A total In South
December 21, 2023
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (05 December 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights Measles Surveillance A total of 1317
December 5, 2023
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (10 November 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights Measles Surveillance A total of 1267
November 10, 2023
Start of the Malaria Season in South Africa
The start of summer generally marks the start of the malaria season in South Africa, due to higher temperatures and
October 30, 2023
Challenges and Visions for a Polio-Free World
On World Polio Day, celebrated on October 24, we raise awareness of the critical importance of polio vaccination and celebrate
October 24, 2023
Increase in Rubella Cases in the Western Cape Province (17 October 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights An increase in rubella cases has
October 17, 2023
Low risk of human infection related to avian flu outbreak in South Africa(13 October 2023)
A number of poultry farms in South Africa are experiencing outbreaks of avian influenza. Avian influenza is a highly contagious
October 13, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (09 October 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 7123 serum
October 9, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (02 October 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 7054 serum
October 2, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (26 SEPTEMBER 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 7008 serum
September 26, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (18 SEPTEMBER 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 6894 serum
September 18, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (08 SEPTEMBER 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 6816 serum
September 8, 2023
Photo essay: Sewersheds
The NICD has partnered with the Gauteng City-Region Observatory to explore wastewater’s link to population dynamics and societal impact. Collaborating
September 7, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (05 SEPTEMBER 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 6774 serum
September 5, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (30 AUGUST 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 6695 serum
August 30, 2023
World Mosquito Day (20 August 2023)
In honour of World Mosquito Day, here are three important mosquito-related facts concerning malaria. A dangerous new mosquito invader Anopheles
August 20, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (18 AUGUST 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 6634 serum
August 18, 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN MEASLES OUTBREAK UPDATE 2023 (16 AUGUST 2023)
Issued by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases based on laboratory testing data Highlights The NICD has tested 6616 serum
August 16, 2023
