Diphtheria situational report (week 27 of 2025)
Between 01 January 2024 and 6 July2025, 60 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and 48
July 11, 2025
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Diphtheria situational report (week 26 of 2025)
Between 01 January 2024 and 29 June 2025, 60 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
July 4, 2025
Measles and rubella monthly surveillance report (June 2025)
From epidemiological week 1 to week 27 of 2025, 379 laboratory-confirmed measles cases and 409 rubella cases were reported by
July 4, 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.
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Hope is on the horizon for a malaria-free Africa
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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
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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
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April 6, 2020
Podcasts
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
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
