South African Measles Outbreak Update 2023 ( 2 FEBRUARY )
Highlights The NICD has currently tested 3156 serum samples for measles of which 459 (14.5%) were confirmed positive from epidemiological
February 2, 2023
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COVID-19 UPDATE: XBB.1.5 VARIANT
The Omicron variant of concern has given rise to many new sublineages, including the BA.1 and BA.2 that were predominant
January 11, 2023
An increase in pertussis cases (13 Dec 2022)
An increase in pertussis cases has been reported in South Africa among children younger than five years of age, particularly
December 13, 2022
South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme collaborates with the Eastern Cape Department of Health to launch the FETP-Intermediate Program in South Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO)’s monitoring and evaluation framework for implementation of International Health Regulations (IHR-2005) recommends that every member
December 6, 2022
A new research group to fight deadly AIDS-related fungal Diseases
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases partners in a new NIHR-funded Global Health Research Group on HIV-associated Fungal Infections Serious
November 30, 2022
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week under the spotlight
The National Institute for Communicable (NICD), commemorates World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) between 18-25 November. Led by the World Health
November 18, 2022
