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 A two-year-old Johannesburg child was recently confirmed to have died of rabies after being scratched by an unvaccinated domestic puppy. The disease was also confirmed in 11 dogs in the greater Johannesburg area as of 3 October, according to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD). Dr Pete Vincent of the Netcare Travel Clinics and […]

Food-borne diseases like E. co//and salmonella have become more prevalent in the past few decades as food moves aroun the globe s with most countries which are signatories of organisations like Unicef and the World Health Organisation, SA's signed agreements to decrease the occurrence of these illnesses as they're recognised as a threat to global

TODAY, Friday 15 October 2010, is Global Handwashing Day, which highlights how the regular practice of this simple hygiene habit could help save the lives of millions of children every year and ultimately, contribute to a healthier South Africa. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that worldwide at least 3.5 million children under the age

South Africa leads the rest of Africa in Science, engineering and technology. In April this year, ahead of the football madness, Reuters published its Global Research Report on Africa and it highlights the leading role that South Africa plays in the research and development arena internationally. The report shows conclusively that Egypt, Nigeria and South

24 August 2009 As of the 24th August 2009, there have been 5118 laboratory-confirmed cases of pandemic influenza A H1N1 (2009) in South Africa. These include 18 fatal cases with laboratory confirmation at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases of the National Health Laboratory Service. Nine of the deaths have been in pregnant women, with

There are two compensation systems in South Africa which are governed by two different statutes: the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) of 1993 and the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act (ODMWA). These acts differ in their administration and benefits provided. 1. Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act (ODMWA) The

Interesting facts: Traditionally it is made from Kudu horn Used to call together meetings and could be heard by distant people summoned to attend meetings Research shows that maximum sound output varies between 113-131 decibels (dBA) You are at risk of damaging your ability to hear!   Download Vuvuzela flyer.

The Asbestos Relief Trust (ART) and Kgalagadi Relief Trust’s (KRT) heart and lung removal awareness campaign went live on air from 15-26 March 2010. The primary objective was to create awareness around the importance and the right of former miners to a post mortem examination of their cardio-respiratory organs upon death. This right is provided

The Toxicology and Biochemistry Section of the NIOH under the leadership of the NIOH has is currently setting up a Nano-toxicology Unit that will contribute to NIOH efforts to support the responsible development of the nanotechnology in South Africa. Nano-toxicology is a sub-specialty of particle toxicology and is dedicated to the study of the toxicity