Alert to clinicians – start of the 2026 Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Seasons
The 2026 influenza season started in week 11 (week starting 9 March 2026) when the influenza detection rate from the
April 1, 2026
Menu
News
Public urged to vaccinate as flu season starts earlier than usual
The public is urged to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) as the flu season has arrived earlier than usual. The
April 1, 2026
Chikungunya virus disease outbreaks in the Indian Ocean region and globally (January 2026)
Overview A global resurgence of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) disease was observed in 2025. Major outbreaks have been documented across multiple
March 16, 2026
NICD and Wellcome Connecting Science convene African experts for a second AMR Training Programme
Scientists, microbiologists, clinicians, epidemiologists and bioinformaticians from across the African continent have convened in Johannesburg for a specialised training programme
March 9, 2026
An update on the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak in Ethiopia (January, 2026)
Overview The Ethiopian Ministry of Health (MoH) has declared an end to the country’s first confirmed Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)
March 2, 2026
Public urged to get recommended vaccines amid rise in whooping cough cases
Parents and caregivers of children under 12 years are encouraged to ensure that their children are up to date with
February 26, 2026
