The importance of non-pharmaceutical interventions
In South Africa, the burden of communicable diseases greatly threatens the health sector, as recently demonstrated by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
February 3, 2022
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Malaria Alert (24 Jan 2022)
Despite South Africa entering its peak malaria season, many malaria cases are being misdiagnosed as COVID-19. Both malaria and COVID-19
January 24, 2022
COVID-19 and returning to work Frequently Asked Questions
Q: My manager has asked me to re-test before I can return to work even though I have been in
January 9, 2022
Early assessment of the clinical severity of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in South Africa
Since the introduction of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) in March 2020, South Africa has experienced three epidemic waves
December 22, 2021
Half the world’s people could be at greater risk of malaria if control efforts do not improve
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on international malaria control and elimination efforts. According to the latest
December 17, 2021
Limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission by avoiding super spreader events
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), a division of the National Health Laboratory Service, continues to monitor developments around
November 30, 2021
