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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
Photo essay: Sewersheds
The NICD has partnered with the Gauteng City-Region Observatory to explore wastewater’s link to population dynamics and societal impact. Collaborating
World Mosquito Day (20 August 2023)
In honour of World Mosquito Day, here are three important mosquito-related facts concerning malaria. A dangerous new mosquito invader Anopheles
Polio Awareness Week: A Preventable Disease, But Only with Your Help
Polio Awareness Week is a time to reflect on this disease and the importance of immunisation. However, it is more
Introducing exciting new NMC Reporting App features
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has been committed to improving public health surveillance data to enable better disease
