NICD
A national public health institute serving South African healthcare workers, policy makers and the general public by providing science-based, up-to-date information and articles related to communicable diseases, within the context of disease prevention on the African continent.
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Public Health Focus

Foodborne Illnesses
Hand Mouth Foot Disease Updates
Diphtheria Situational Report
Human Metapneumovirus

Latest News

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Disease Index

A comprehensive directory of infectious diseases, providing key information on symptoms, transmission, and prevention.

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Public Health Resources

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Access reliable public health information and resources to stay informed and safeguard your well-being.

Health Insights & Surveillance

A comprehensive directory of infectious diseases, providing key information on symptoms, transmission, and prevention.

Public Health Bulletin SA

The Public Health Bulletin is a publication which provides information on surveillance activities, which enables effective monitoring of rates and distribution of diseases, detection of outbreaks, monitoring of interventions, and predicting emerging hazards.

Latest Reports

The latest reports provide comprehensive insights into current public health trends, disease surveillance, and control efforts in South Africa. They highlight key findings from ongoing research, trends in disease outbreaks, and the effectiveness of interventions.

CoughWatchSA

CoughWatchSA is a digital participatory surveillance platform launched by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) for influenza-like Illnesses (ILI) in South Africa.

Disease-Specific Dashboards

The disease-specific dashboards offer interactive, data-driven insights into the prevalence, trends, and surveillance of key infectious diseases in South Africa. Each dashboard provides a detailed view of disease patterns, allowing users to track real-time data.