Plague Outbreak in Madagascar
Plague is endemic in Madagascar, with the country reporting about 400 cases annually, mainly the bubonic form of the disease.
October 5, 2017
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Plague – Frequently-Asked Questions
What is plague? Plague is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Plague is found mainly in rodents,
October 5, 2017
Laboratory-Confirmed Malaria Diagnosed in Suspected Ebola Cases
The NICD was contacted in the early hours of Thursday morning 21st September for assistance with the diagnosis and management
September 21, 2017
Update: Measles Outbreak in KwaZulu-Natal Province
Since the declaration of measles in KwaZulu-Natal Province on 1 September 2017, a total of 80 suspected or laboratory-confirmed cases
September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
September 19, 2017
Measles outbreak declared in KwaZulu-Natal Province; NICD will test for measles free of charge
An outbreak of measles has been declared in KwaZulu-Natal Province. An increase in number of laboratory-confirmed measles cases was observed
September 7, 2017
Malaria season update
The past 2016/17 malaria season was a particularly busy one, with large numbers of cases reported in Limpopo and Mpumalanga
September 6, 2017
Update: Diphtheria Outbreak in the Western Cape Province
A total of four laboratory-confirmed cases of diphtheria and one asymptomatic carrier of toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheria has been identified in
September 6, 2017