The critical role of NMCs in South Africa’s outbreak response system
Laura De Almeida, Publications Officer, chats with Dr Susan Nzenze, Head of Notifiable Medical Conditions and Acting Head of the
September 18, 2025
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Weekly measles situation report (week 37 of 2025)
From week 1 to week 37 of 2025, national measles surveillance has detected an increase in measles cases. As of
September 18, 2025
NICD urges the public to seek urgent medical care for fungal diseases
As we observe Fungal Awareness Week (15–19 September), the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) reminds the public to remain
September 18, 2025
WHO Polio Reference and Redistribution Centre launched in South Africa
On Friday, 12 September 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled a Polio Reference and Redistribution Centre at the National
September 17, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 36 of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 7 September 2025, 73 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case, and
September 12, 2025
2025 Influenza Surveillance Report: Insights from South Africa
This report summarises the findings from influenza surveillance in South Africa for the period of weeks 1 through 34 of
September 12, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 35 of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 31 August 2025, 73 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case, and
September 5, 2025
Weekly measles situation report (week 35 of 2025)
From week 1 to week 35 of 2025, the national measles surveillance has detected an increase in measles cases. As
September 5, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 34 of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 24 August 2025, 71 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 2 probable respiratory diphtheria cases, and
August 29, 2025
Weekly measles situation report (week 34 of 2025)
From week 1 to week 34 of 2025, national measles surveillance has detected an increase in the measles cases. As
August 29, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 33 of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 17 August 2025, 69 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case, and
August 22, 2025
Weekly measles situation report (week 33 of 2025)
From week 1 to week 33 of 2025, national measles surveillance has detected an increase in the measles cases. As
August 22, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 32 of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 10 August 2025, 67 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case, and
August 15, 2025
Weekly measles situation report (week 32 of 2025)
From week 1 to week 32 of 2025, national measles surveillance has detected an increase in the measles cases. As
August 14, 2025
Update on chikungunya fever (August 2025)
Chikungunya (or chikungunya fever) is a Category III notifiable medical condition in South Africa. The disease is caused by the
August 12, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 31 of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 3 August 2025, 66 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case, 2
August 8, 2025
Weekly measles situation report (week 31 of 2025)
From week 1 to week 31 of 2025, national measles surveillance has detected 590 laboratory-confirmed measles cases. In the past
August 7, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 30 of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 27 July 2025, 65 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case, 2
August 1, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 29 of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 20 July 2025, 65 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
July 25, 2025
Weekly measles situation report (week 29 of 2025)
From week 1 to week 29 of 2025, national measles surveillance has detected 520 laboratory-confirmed measles cases. In the past
July 24, 2025
Diphtheria situational report (week 28 of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 13 July 2025, 61 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
July 18, 2025
