Bloodstream Infections in South African Neonates: Insights from Experts (Podcast)
Half of all neonatal deaths occur in Africa, making infection prevention and treatment a critical public health priority. The Sustainable
March 28, 2025
Measles
Start of the 2025 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Season (Alert to Clinicians)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in young children and
March 27, 2025
Increase In Cases Of Respiratory Diphtheria in South Africa In 2024 And 2025
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases wishes to advise members of the public to review the vaccination status of their
March 27, 2025
Mpox Alert (March 2025)
On 21 February 2025, a case of mpox was confirmed in a patient from Gauteng Province with a recent travel
March 24, 2025
Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 11 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 16 March 2025, 33 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
March 20, 2025
Health Department Urges Public Vigilance Amid Rising Mpox Cases in Gauteng (March 2025)
The Department of Health urges members of the public to be extra vigilant of mpox symptoms as three more laboratory-confirmed
March 20, 2025
Praziquantel (Biltricide) Supply Update: Alternative Stock Available by April 2025
Praziquantel is the recommended treatment against all forms of schistosomiasis (bilharzia). It is effective and safe. In October 2024, the
March 19, 2025
Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 10 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 9 March 2025, 31 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria and 38 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic
March 13, 2025
NICD Executive Director welcomes the designation of NICD as Africa CDC centre of excellence
We are proud to announce that the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has been designated to serve as a
March 6, 2025
Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 9 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 2 March 2025, 31 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria and 36 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic
March 5, 2025
Mpox Alert (February 2025)
On 21 February, a case of mpox was confirmed in a patient from Gauteng Province. This is the first case
March 4, 2025
Health Department Calls For Vigilance As Three New Mpox Cases Are Detected
The Department of Health would like to urge the public to take extra care as the country records three laboratory-confirmed
February 28, 2025
Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 8 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 23 February 2025, 29 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria and 33 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic
February 27, 2025
Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 7 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 16 February 2025, 26 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria and 27 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic
February 21, 2025
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
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
