No Influenza outbreak in South Africa
The 2019 South African influenza season, which started towards the end of April, is ongoing. Transmission of influenza has reached
June 11, 2019
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Influenza season 2019: Not too late to vaccinate
The 2019 South African influenza season, which started towards the end of April, is ongoing. Transmission of influenza has reached
June 7, 2019
Anthrax outbreak in Lesotho and measures to prevent human exposure in South Africa
Since 12th May 2019, three anthrax outbreaks have been reported in the Maseru district of Lesotho. Twenty-four cattle have died
May 29, 2019
Third Case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever confirmed
A case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was confirmed in a 54-year-old man from the Ventersdorp surrounds, North West province
May 14, 2019
Influenza season notice
Although the 2019 influenza season has not yet started, there has been an increase in the detection of influenza in
April 26, 2019
CHOLERA ALERT FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS
The World Health Organization has confirmed an outbreak of cholera in Beira, the city hardest hit by Cyclone Idai, in
April 3, 2019
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever case confirmed
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever case confirmed A case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was confirmed in a 58 year old man
April 3, 2019
Ebola virus disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
1 April 2019 The second largest Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak recorded to date, is being reported from the Democratic
April 1, 2019
Malaria alert for travellers during the April holiday season
As we approach the holiday season, many will be travelling to malaria-endemic areas within South Africa and to neighbouring malaria-endemic
March 29, 2019
An increase in the number of Enteroviral Meningitis cases
An increase in the number of enteroviral meningitis cases has been reported from the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces
March 26, 2019