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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
Studies confirm the importance of preventing RSV disease as early as possible
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases, Johannesburg contributed three papers to a collection of papers published in the BMC Medicine
What is sepsis? How to spot, manage and prevent it
South African television personality, Derek Watts, recently shared that he was suffering from sepsis and “would basically have to learn
Hope is on the horizon for a malaria-free Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is disproportionally affected by malaria. The region accounts for 95% of the world’s malaria cases. The disease kills
