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South Africa has played a leading role in the control of malaria for almost a century and has dramatically reduced

March 2, 2017

Dr Kerrigan McCarthy from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) chats to primary school kids on communicable diseases such

March 1, 2017

Cases of cholera have been reported in Mozambique (Maputo province) following on cyclone Dineo. As of 20th February 2017, there

February 25, 2017

Cases of rash, myalgia and fever have been reported over the past 2 months mostly from residents of Johannesburg, Gauteng

February 22, 2017

08 February 2017 The NICD, National Department of Health (NDOH) and Western Cape provincial and district authorities are working together

February 8, 2017

The NICD, National Department of Health (NDOH) and Western Cape provincial and district authorities are working together to contain a

February 8, 2017

11 January 2016 Click link to access pdf: Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever FAQ

January 7, 2017

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases would like to raise awareness amongst returning travellers and their health care providers for

January 6, 2017

22 December 2016 Please click to access pdf : Interim guidance for the management of Candida auris infections in South

December 22, 2016

3 February 2012 We are currently in the malaria season in southern Africa. Malaria is of particular concern in

February 3, 2012

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