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Update on the Influenza Season in South Africa (2024)
Since the start of the influenza season in week 17 (week starting 22 April 2024), there has been a steady
Health Department Warns Public of Increasing Mpox and Flu Cases
Mpox Outbreak The Department of Health urges members of the public who experience suspected symptoms of Mpox disease (formerly known
Start of the 2024 influenza season
The 2024 influenza season has started. The influenza season started in week 17 (week starting 22 April 2024) when the
Malaria Can’t Be Beaten Without Political Will And More Funding
Today, 94% of the world’s 249 million malaria cases are in Africa. Children under five, pregnant women, migrant populations, and
Empowering Africa: Collaborative Efforts in Genomic Surveillance to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to global health, transcending borders and demanding an international response. There is an
Start of the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Season (Alert to Clinicians)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) among young children
The 2022 Antenatal HIV Sentinel Survey
South Africa is home to 7.5 million people living with HIV. Despite the large burden, the country has made progress,
Start of the Malaria Season in South Africa
The start of summer generally marks the start of the malaria season in South Africa, due to higher temperatures and
Challenges and Visions for a Polio-Free World
On World Polio Day, celebrated on October 24, we raise awareness of the critical importance of polio vaccination and celebrate
Low risk of human infection related to avian flu outbreak in South Africa(13 October 2023)
A number of poultry farms in South Africa are experiencing outbreaks of avian influenza. Avian influenza is a highly contagious
