Weekly measles and rubella situation report (week 5 of 2025)
Measles and rubella surveillance data and analyses are updated daily and reported weekly. The reported figures may be influenced by
February 6, 2026
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Diphtheria situational report (week 5 of 2026)
Between 1 January 2024 and 1 February 2026, 92 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, two probable respiratory diphtheria cases and
February 6, 2026
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
February 2, 2026
News
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
Let’s talk about diphtheria with Prof. Anne von Gottberg (Video)
Diphtheria is a preventable but potentially life-threatening infection that has recently re-emerged in parts of the world. In this video,
October 22, 2025
Let’s talk about typhoid fever with Phuti Sekwadi (Video)
Typhoid fever remains a serious public health concern, especially in areas with limited access to clean water and sanitation. In
October 17, 2025
Foodborne diseases explained: How to stay safe (Video)
Every year, millions of people fall ill from foodborne diseases caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites. In this video,
October 17, 2025
Podcasts
Dr Vuyiswa Kumalo and Dr Saffiya Discuss Public Health Outbreaks
Dr Vuyiswa Kumalo and Dr Saffiya Umar, medical officers at the NICD’s Division of Public Health, Surveillance and Response, share
July 14, 2025
Prof. Anne von Gottberg on the New COVID-19 Strain in China (Podcast)
Prof. Anne von Gottberg, Principal Pathologist at the NICD, joins Moneyweb@Midday to unpack what this new strain means for South
June 5, 2025
From Bite to Brain: Revealing Rabies (Podcast)
Rabies turns trusted companions into a deadly threat, one that doesn’t play by the rules and rarely leaves survivors. In
May 19, 2025
