Media Statements
Health authorities are monitoring the influenza season in South Africa
The Department of Health and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) are monitoring increased seasonal influenza activity currently being
Health Department confirms the deaths of tourists from severe acute respiratory infection
National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) was informed of a cluster of passengers with an undiagnosed sudden acute respiratory infection
South Africa notes an increase in malaria cases following heavy rainfall and flooding
Malaria cases have increased across parts of southern Africa following unusually heavy rainfall and recent flooding, creating more favourable conditions
Public urged to vaccinate as flu season starts earlier than usual
The public is urged to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) as the flu season has arrived earlier than usual. The
NICD and Wellcome Connecting Science convene African experts for a second AMR Training Programme
Scientists, microbiologists, clinicians, epidemiologists and bioinformaticians from across the African continent have convened in Johannesburg for a specialised training programme
Public urged to get recommended vaccines amid rise in whooping cough cases
Parents and caregivers of children under 12 years are encouraged to ensure that their children are up to date with
