Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 16 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 20 April 2025, 46 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
April 25, 2025
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Rabies Prevention and Vaccine Update: Chirorab® Now Available in South Africa
Rabies is a fatal, but preventable, viral infection that is endemic in South Africa. Transmission of rabies virus to humans,
April 22, 2025
Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 15 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 13 April 2025, 43 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
April 22, 2025
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There are lots of myths about flu: we debunk six of them
Despite the availability of vaccines for influenza – or flu – the virus continues to kill people across the world.
May 5, 2023
Hope is on the horizon for a malaria-free Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is disproportionally affected by malaria. The region accounts for 95% of the world’s malaria cases. The disease kills
April 24, 2023
Water cuts in South Africa are hurting hospitals and clinics – there’s an increased risk of infections
South Africa is a water-scarce country. Changing rainfall patterns and the escalating electricity crisis are making the situation worse. Treating
February 17, 2023
Videos
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
Commemorating the first positive COVID-19 case
When dawn broke on March 5th 2020, our nation held its breath as the Minister of Health, Dr Zwelini Mkhize
March 5, 2021
Myth Wearing a mask will protect me from COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76D0IwpBEig
April 6, 2020
Podcasts
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
Fungal Disease Awareness week 2020
NICD’s Professor Nelesh Govender speaks about the hidden nature of fungal diseases in South Africa’s context and how fungal diseases
September 1, 2020
Masterclass on Pandemics
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases Head of Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis, Prof Cheryl Cohen is at the
June 23, 2020
