Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (Mar 2025)
From epidemiological week 1 to week 14 of 2025, 108 laboratory-confirmed measles cases and 238 rubella cases were reported by
April 14, 2025
Measles
Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 14 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 6 April 2025, 40 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
April 11, 2025
Start of the 2025 influenza season
The 2025 influenza season has started. The influenza season started in week 13 (week starting 24 March 2025) when the
April 10, 2025
Interview: NICD’s Prof Anne von Gottberg on Preparing for Flu Season 2025
As flu season approaches in South Africa, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is urging the public to get
April 9, 2025
Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 13 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 30 March 2025, 37 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
April 3, 2025
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (Feb 2025)
From epidemiological week 1 to week 52 of 2024, 931 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles and 15 100 cases of rubella
March 28, 2025
Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 12 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 23 March 2025, 36 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
March 28, 2025
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
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
