Who Endorses New Rapid Tuberculosis Test
8 December 2010 | LONDON | GENEVA |
Today, WHO endorsed a new and novel rapid test for tuberculosis (TB), especially relevant in countries most...
New Meningitis Vaccine Will Save Thousands Of Lives In Africa
29 November 2010
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) in England had a major role in the development of a vaccine that will save millions of...
The Fifa World Cup Poses Specific Health Challenges – The NICD Gears Up To...
1 June 2010
South Africa is putting the final touches in preparations for hosting one of the biggest sports tournament in the world, the 2010...
Influenza 2010 Vaccine Update
08 April 2010
The influenza season in South Africa generally starts towards the end of May and peaks in June with transmission continuing generally but...
Global Response To The H1N1 Pandemic- Public World Health Leaders To Gather In Johannesburg
October 30, 2009
Public health leaders from nations around the world will gather in Johannesburg, next week and share how their countries are responding to...
Pandemic A (H1N1) 2009 Update
01 September 2009
As at Monday the 31st August 2009, there have been 5 841 laboratory confirmed cases and 27 deaths with laboratory confirmation by the...