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Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 16 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 20 April 2025, 46 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
April 25, 2025

Malaria Scorecard: Battles Have Been Won And Advances Made But The War Isn’t Over
Sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear the brunt of malaria cases in the world. In this region 11 countries account for two-thirds of
April 25, 2025

Rabies Prevention and Vaccine Update: Chirorab® Now Available in South Africa
Rabies is a fatal, but preventable, viral infection that is endemic in South Africa. Transmission of rabies virus to humans,
April 22, 2025

Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 15 Of 2025)
Between 1 January 2024 and 13 April 2025, 43 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and
April 22, 2025

Travellers Are Advised To Be Vigilant Against Malaria Over The Easter Holidays
South Africa usually experiences an uptick in malaria cases after the Easter holidays, associated with increased travel to malaria-endemic regions
April 17, 2025