Ebola virus disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
The second largest Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak recorded to date, is being reported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The country was...
Ebola virus disease outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
The second largest Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak recorded to date, is being reported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The country was...
Alert for returning travellers
The end of year festive season is a popular time for many people to travel, visiting friends and family. Health care providers and travellers...
Seasonal malaria increase in progress
Malaria cases in South Africa are increasing as expected during the summer months. As at the end of October 2018, more than 16 000...
Cholera preparedness for South African travellers and healthcare workers
The most recent bulletin posted by the World Health Organization’s African regional office reports ongoing cholera outbreaks in seven African countries, including Zimbabwe, Angola,...
Protecting your family and pets against rabies
Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus mostly transmitted to humans by domestic dogs. The virus infects the brain and nervous system,...
Statement on Salmonella cases in KwaZulu-Natal Province
During October and November 2018, certain private sector laboratories have reported an increase in Salmonella cases in KwaZulu-Natal Province. Salmonella was also the most...
Listeriosis Update
The NICD can confirm that the outbreak of listeriosis that affected more than 1000 persons is over. Listeriosis is a notifiable medical condition and...
Statement on a reported “outbreak” of MDR-TB in South Africa
South Africa features amongst the top 30 countries with the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) as well as drug-resistant and HIV associated TB. Major...
Outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo
Following the announcement of the end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 24 July 2018...
Notification of imported cholera case in Gauteng Province
The NICD has confirmed the diagnosis of cholera in a returning traveller from Zimbabwe. The patient commenced with diarrhoea on 29th September and was...
Second outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo
Following the announcement of the end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 24 July 2018...
Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe
An outbreak of cholera has been confirmed in Harare, Zimbabwe. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that as at 11 September 2018, almost 2 000...
Klebsiella pneumoniae investigation underway
On 22 August 2018, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) received a report of Klebsiella pneumoniae infections in a hospital in Gauteng Province...
Second outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo
Following the announcement of the end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 24 July 2018...
Health Minister declares the end of Listeriosis outbreak
A statement by the Minister of Health on the Listeriosis Outbreak
Second outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo
Following the announcement of the end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 24 July 2018...
Increase in Pertussis cases in South Africa
Increase in Pertussis cases in South Africa (2018)
Second outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo
Following the announcement of the end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 24 July 2018...
Second outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo
Following the announcement of the end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 24 July 2018...
Second outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo
August 10, 2018
Following the announcement of the end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 24...
Second outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo reported on 1...
Following the announcement of the end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 24 July 2018...
Second outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo reported on 1...
Second outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Democratic Republic of Congo reported on 1 August 2018
2 August 2018
Following the announcement of the end of...
Listeriosis Outbreak Situation Report-26 July 2018
Listeriosis outbreak situation report _26July2018
Update: Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
Update: Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
25 July 2018
The end of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic...
Update: Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
Update: Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
19 July 2018
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak...
Update: Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
Update: Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
6 July 2018
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) declared an outbreak...
Influenza-press release 16 July 2018
Update 2018 influenza season
The 2018 influenza season, which started in the first week of May continues. On average the duration of influenza season in...
Statement on Recall of Food Implicated in European Listeriosis Outbreak
An outbreak of listeriosis (a disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes) linked to frozen corn and possibly to other frozen vegetables, has been ongoing in...