Measles Mass Campaign: Frequently Asked Questions
General information about the vaccination campaign
The Department of Health is undertaking a mass measles vaccination campaign for children aged between 6 months and 5...
Measles Information For Private Vaccinators
Should private sector vaccinators participate in the campaign?
Yes, private sector vaccinators are encouraged to participate in the campaign. The aim is to reach >95%...
Alert: Odyssean Malaria in Pretoria and Kempton Park
Unusual malaria cases, affecting persons with no recent history of travel to malaria transmission areas, have been reported in Kilner Park, Pretoria (four patients),...
Diphtheria confirmed in the Western Cape Province
07 August 2017
A diagnosis of diphtheria has been confirmed in a 10-year old child who demised on 4th August 2017. In addition, two siblings...
Statement Regarding the Source of the Listeriosis Outbreak
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is concerned about recent developments and statements supposedly released as facts into the public domain about the...
Malaria Advisory for Visitors to the Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park management would like to advise visitors to the Park about the risk of malaria and precautionary measures to be taken....
Human Rabies Diagnosed in South Africa
Since December 2017 five human cases of rabies have been confirmed in South Africa. These cases were recorded in patients from Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu...
April Malaria Advisory
Southern Africa is currently experiencing the annual malaria season and as expected there has been an increase in transmission due to the rise in...
Outbreak of Tumbu Fly Infestation
NICD has been consulted about numerous cutaneous maggot infestations (furuncular myiasis) in humans in North West Province, as well as increased sporadic cases in...
Update: Malaria
High numbers of malaria cases are being reported in the malaria transmission areas (Vhembe and Mopani districts) in Limpopo(including some cases in farms along...
Source of Listeria Outbreak Identified
Source of Listeria outbreak identified
National Malaria Guidelines for Treatment
The guidelines on the treatment of malaria in South Africa aim to facilitate effective, appropriate and timeous treatment of malaria.
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Malaria Frequently Asked Questions
What is malaria?
Malaria is a disease presenting with fever caused by blood parasites of the genus Plasmodium, which are transmitted via the bites...
Malaria Alert
Malaria Alert May 2017
There has been an increase in the number of malaria cases over the past few weeks. This is likely related to...
Malaria Update: Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces
In the Limpopo Province, malaria transmission is ongoing, mainly in Mopani and Vhembe Districts, with some increase in cases in adjacent areas of the...
Malaria Information Kit
National Guidelines for Malaria Treatment (2018)
Malaria Risk Map (December 2018)
Guidelines for the Prevention of Malaria (Jan 2019)
Addendum to the South...
Malaria
Malaria FAQ document (2018)
South African Guidelines for the Treatment of Malaria (Aug 2018)
Malaria Risk Map - (December 2018)
South African Guidelines...
Increase in Cases of Listeria Meningitis
The NICD, NHLS, private and public sector laboratories have noted an increase in cases of meningitis due to Listeria monocytogenes across South Africa over...
Listeriosis: Clinical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment
Listeriosis: Clinical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment
Listeriosis Clinical Guidelines
Source of listeriosis outbreak not confirmed
The listeriosis outbreak in South Africa is ongoing. As of 29 December 2017, a total of 704 laboratory-confirmed listeriosis cases from all provinces across...
NICD Listeria outbreak, Situational Report 03 January 2018
NICD Listeria outbreak, Situational Report 03 January 2018
Update: Human Rabies Diagnosed in South Africa
A total of six human cases of rabies have been laboratory confirmed in South Africa for 2018 to date. Four of these cases were...
Situation report on Listeriosis Outbreak, South Africa, 2017
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Situation report on Listeriosis Outbreak, South Africa, 2017
Measles outbreak declared in KwaZulu-Natal Province; NICD will test for measles free of charge
An outbreak of measles has been declared in KwaZulu-Natal Province. An increase in number of laboratory-confirmed measles cases was observed in Ethekwini and Umgungundlovu...
FAQ – How to Eradicate Listeria From Your kitchen or Small Shop
FAQ – how to eradicate Listeria from your kitchen or small shop
High Number of Malaria Cases
High numbers of malaria cases are being reported in the malaria transmission areas in Limpopo (including some cases in farms along the Lephalala River,...
Diphtheria Alert: KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Three diphtheria cases, aged 20, 11 and 10 years, have been reported from KwaZulu-Natal Province since 30 March 2018, including two toxin-producing Corynebacterium diphtheriae...
Taxi Malaria in Pretoria and Kempton Park
Unusual malaria cases, affecting persons with no recent history of travel to malaria transmission areas, have been reported in Kilner Park, Pretoria (four patients),...
Influenza
Influenza FAQ document (2017)
Viral Watch _lab submission form (2018)
Influenza Guidelines (2018)
Confirmed Ebola Virus Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
On Friday 12th May, the World Health Organisation announced that nine suspected cases and 3 deaths of persons with Ebola virus disease have been...