Media Statements
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
New PHBSA Study Reveals Critical Role of Food Safety Training in Preventing Foodborne Disease Outbreaks
All restaurants must prioritise food safety and good hygiene practices, including training new staff and regularly retraining existing staff in
National Cancer Registry And Partners To Unveil Cancer Survivors Month Plans
The National Cancer Registry (NCR), based at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), in partnership with Living With Cancer
NICD Study Calls For Heightened Awareness Against Rabies
The latest Public Health Bulletin South Africa (PHBSA) surveillance report calls for heightened awareness against rabies. Rabies is a viral
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
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
