Media Statements
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
Health Department, NICD monitoring Nipah virus outbreak
The Department of Health is currently inundated with media and public enquiries about the outbreak of Nipah virus, also known
Let’s act now and take action against antimicrobial resistance
With the growing threat of drug-resistant infections, each of us has a vital role to play in combating antimicrobial resistance
Public and travellers warned of rabies in dogs, Cape fur seals and other mammals in South Africa ahead of December holidays
The public is warned about high-risk rabies areas in South Africa where the disease occurs in dogs, Cape fur seals,
