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 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...
NICD Listeria outbreak, Situational Report 16 January 2018
NICD Listeria outbreak, Situational Report 16 January 2018
Ebola Outbreak In The Democratic Republic Of Congo
The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the DRC was declared over on 2 July 2017, 42 days after the last laboratory-confirmed EVD case...
NICD Listeria outbreak, Situational Report 06 February 2018
NICD Listeria outbreak, Situational Report 06 February 2018
NICD Listeria outbreak, Situational Report 14 February 2018
NICD Listeria outbreak, Situational Report 14 February 2018
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...
Clinical Presentation of Malaria by Lucille Blumberg, National Institute for Communicable Diseases 1
communicable diseases expert Prof Lucille Blumberg from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) presents a Clinical Presentation of Malaria.
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...
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...
PLAGUE OUTBREAK IN MADAGASCAR – South African preparedness
The latest World Health Organisation (WHO) situational report (No. 5) released on 20th October 2017 regarding the plague outbreak in Madagascar indicates that 1297...
NICD Listeriosis Situation Report – 27 June 2018
NICD Listeriosis Situation Report – 27 June 2018
NICD Situation Update on Listeriosis Outbreak, 20 February 2018
NICD Situation update on Listeriosis Outbreak South Africa 20 February 2018
Lassa Fever Outbreak in Nigeria – Screening Measures at Points of Entry into South...
Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria – screening measures at points of entry into South Africa
Source of Listeria Outbreak Identified
Source of Listeria outbreak identified
NICD Listeria outbreak, Situational Report 27 December 2017
NICD Listeria outbreak, Situational Report 27 December 2017
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...
Avian Influenza Frequently Asked Questions
Click to access FAQ : Avian influenza Frequently Asked Questions
Typhoid awareness for returning travellers
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases would like to raise awareness amongst returning travellers and their health care providers for typhoid fever following the...
Madagascar Plague Outbreak – Update
The latest World Health Organization Situation Report has indicated that the number of new cases of pneumonic plague is decreasing. The epidemiological curve (below)...
Media Release on Listeria 12 January 2018
Media Release on Listeria 12 January 2018
FAQ for Health Care Workers Regarding Management of Persons Exposed to Listeria-contaminated Foods
FAQ for health care workers regarding management of persons exposed to Listeria-contaminated foods
Plague – Frequently-Asked Questions
What is plague?
Plague is a zoonotic disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Plague is found mainly in rodents, and is spread by...
World Pneumonia Day
World Pneumonia Day
NICD Listeriosis Situation Report – 6 April 2018
NICD Listeriosis Situation Report – 6 April 2018
Ebola Outbreak In The Democratic Republic Of Congo
EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE (EVD) OUTBREAK IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC)
Situation update as of 19 June 2017
No new cases have been reported since...
Measles outbreak in a district of Western Province, January – February 2017
08 February 2017
The NICD, National Department of Health (NDOH) and Western Cape provincial and district authorities are working together to contain a measles outbreak...
Situation report on Listeriosis Outbreak, South Africa, 2017
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Situation report on Listeriosis Outbreak, South Africa, 2017
Letter to Poultry Producers
Letter to Poultry Producers