Update | Outbreak of Cholera in South Africa (1 March 2023)
As of 28 February 2023, a total of six confirmed cholera cases including one death have been reported in Gauteng
March 1, 2023
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Measles Outbreak Alert Western Cape province, City of Cape Town (20 February 2023)
The National Institute for Communicable Disease alerts the National Department of Health and the Western Cape province about the increase
February 21, 2023
Water cuts in South Africa are hurting hospitals and clinics – there’s an increased risk of infections
South Africa is a water-scarce country. Changing rainfall patterns and the escalating electricity crisis are making the situation worse. Treating
February 17, 2023
COVID-19 UPDATE: XBB.1.5 VARIANT
The Omicron variant of concern has given rise to many new sublineages, including the BA.1 and BA.2 that were predominant
January 11, 2023
An increase in pertussis cases (13 Dec 2022)
An increase in pertussis cases has been reported in South Africa among children younger than five years of age, particularly
December 13, 2022
South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme collaborates with the Eastern Cape Department of Health to launch the FETP-Intermediate Program in South Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO)’s monitoring and evaluation framework for implementation of International Health Regulations (IHR-2005) recommends that every member
December 6, 2022
