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...
HIV Liver Transplant
In 2017, doctors from the Transplant Unit at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre performed what is believed to be the world’s first intentional...
NICD PhD student wins’ best student poster at Wits Research Day
The National Institutes for Communicable Diseases (NICD) congratulates Ntando Phaahla, a PhD student working in the NICD’s Centre for HIV and STI, for having...
Health Minister declares the end of Listeriosis outbreak
A statement by the Minister of Health on the Listeriosis Outbreak
Carbapenam-resistant bacteria
Carbapenem-resistant bacteria-Frequently Asked Questions (2018)
Increase in Pertussis cases in South Africa
Increase in Pertussis cases in South Africa (2018)
Prof Shabir Madhi is the new NICD Executive Director
Professor Shabir Madhi has been appointed Executive Director of the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) as of 1 April 2011. Prof Madhi held the position...
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...
SADC Malaria 2017
The SADC (Southern African Development Community) Malaria week taking place from 6 - 10 November 2017 is dedicated to creating awareness and educating the...
Legislation Ushers South Africa Into A New Era For Cancer Registration
Cancer is major health challenge facing health systems in both developing and developed countries. The World Health Organization estimates that globally more than 10...