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2024 Influenza Surveillance Report: Tracking Seasonal Flu Activity in South Africa
Influenza remains a significant public health concern globally, causing seasonal outbreaks that can strain healthcare systems and lead to increased
Health Department Confirms New Mpox Case
The Department of Health calls for continued public vigilance as the country records one more laboratory-confirmed case. The patient is
Health Department Urges Child Immunisation Amid Rising Rubella Cases
The Department of Health urges parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date with vaccination schedule against serious
Mpox Outbreak Alert: Africa’s Crisis and South Africa’s Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and other affected
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (Aug 2024)
From epidemiological week 1 to week 33 of 2024, 178 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles and 2059 cases of rubella were
Health Department Urges Calm After WHO Declares Mpox a Global Public Health Emergency
The Department of Health would like to assure members of the public that the current mpox outbreak remains under control
GERMS-SA: Reflecting on 21 years of surveillance impact and looking to the future
The NICD’s flagship GERMS–SA surveillance programme celebrates its 21st anniversary since its establishment in 2003. GERMS-SA, coordinated and led by
Measles and Rubella Monthly Surveillance Report (July 2024)
Measles-rubella rash surveillance continues to report an increase in clinical cases of suspected measles and rubella cases to the National
Health Department Urges Vigilance as Mpox Cases Resurge
The Department of Health calls for ongoing public vigilance against mpox disease as two more laboratory-confirmed cases have been detected
Quarterly update for rabies (May to July 2024)
Rabies is a fatal viral disease that persists as a public health threat in more than 150 countries and territories
