A total of six human cases of rabies have been laboratory confirmed in South Africa for 2018 to date. Four of these cases were reported from KwaZulu Natal Province where a resurgence of rabies has been reported. The remaining cases were reported from the Easter Cape Province. For all of the cases, exposures to either […]
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NICD Situation update on listeriosis outbreak South Africa_13 April 2018
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NICD Listeriosis Situation Report – 6 April 2018
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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is concerned about recent developments and statements supposedly released as facts into the public domain about the listeriosis outbreak. We are particularly worried about the confusion that emanated from statements made at the meeting called by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture on 28 March 2018. Of major
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NICD Listeriosis Situation Report – 29 March 2018
NICD Listeriosis Situation Report – 29 March 2018 Read More »
Malaria transmission is ongoing in South Africa and its neighbouring countries. The number of malaria cases is expected to rise as a result of travel during the Easter holidays, and the recent widespread rainfall across southern Africa. The highest malaria transmission in the region would be found in Mozambique,however, with a slightly lower risk in the very
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WORLD TB DAY 2018 Uniting to end TB and HIV Each year we commemorate World TB Day on 24 March to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr
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As the country’s national public health institute, the NICD has played a pivotal role in the Listeria outbreak investigation. Subsequent to the identification of the source of the outbreak, there has been intense interest from many sectors for more information. This memo is to clarify the role of the NICD going forward. The NICD
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NICD Listeriosis Situation Report – 13 March 2018
NICD Listeriosis Situation Report – 13 March 2018 Read More »
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