Clusters of arboviral infections – West Nile and Sindbis fevers in South Africa
Cases of rash, myalgia and fever have been reported over the past 2 months mostly from residents of Johannesburg, Gauteng
February 22, 2017
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Measles outbreak in a district of Western Province, January – February 2017
08 February 2017 The NICD, National Department of Health (NDOH) and Western Cape provincial and district authorities are working together
February 8, 2017
Measles outbreak in a district of Western Province, January – February 2017
The NICD, National Department of Health (NDOH) and Western Cape provincial and district authorities are working together to contain a
February 8, 2017
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever-Frequently Asked Questions
11 January 2016 Click link to access pdf: Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever FAQ
January 7, 2017
Typhoid awareness for returning travellers
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases would like to raise awareness amongst returning travellers and their health care providers for
January 6, 2017
Interim guidance for the management of Candida Auris infections in South African hospitals
22 December 2016 Please click to access pdf : Interim guidance for the management of Candida auris infections in South
December 22, 2016
Malaria Update
3 February 2012 We are currently in the malaria season in southern Africa. Malaria is of particular concern in
February 3, 2012
Malaria Outbreak In Tshwane District
01 February 2012 Malaria has been confirmed in 6 patients in Gauteng Province without a recent history of travel. These cases originate
February 1, 2012
Cheap Drug Could Fight Malaria Transmission
A cheap, common heartworm medication that is already being used to fight other parasites in Africa, could also dramatically interrupt
July 14, 2011
2011 Influenza Season Has Started
The annual influenza season has started with cases being reported since the first week in May and a sharp rise
June 6, 2011