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How Mobile Phone Data Helps Track Pathogen Spread and Evolution
The usage of mobile data in public health is a new way to map the spread and evolution of pathogens,
Latest Update on Mpox Outbreak and Response Efforts
The Department of Health would like to confirm that the country has recorded three more positive cases of Mpox (formerly
Minister Phaahla Reports New Mpox Case and Related Death
Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, would like to announce another laboratory-confirmed case of Mpox and second death linked to
Minister of Health Addresses Mpox Outbreak(12 June, 2024)
A global outbreak of Mpox disease, formerly known as Monkey pox, has been ongoing since 2022. South Africa is among
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
