Press Releases

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...

20 August 2009 An eighth death due to the A (H1N1) virus has been confirmed today, the 20 August 2009, by the National Institute for...