National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)
Mpox Cases Rise to 22 in South Africa as Imported Infections Confirmed
South Africa’s confirmed mpox cases have risen to 22, with the Department of Health warning…
Polio Virus Detected in Cape Town Wastewater, Health Officials on High Alert
South African health authorities have sought to calm public fears after two different polio-related virus…
Hantavirus Linked to Cruise Ship Leaves Two Tourists Dead, One Critical
The South African Department of Health has confirmed the deaths of two international tourists and…
HantaVirus Case Under Investigation as SA Health Authorities Await Full Briefing
South Africa’s health authorities are on alert after a British tourist tested positive for what…
South Africa Launches Digital Platform to Combat Tuberculosis
The South African Department of Health has unveiled a national digital platform to monitor tuberculosis testing. The system was introduced by the country’s Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, according to Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. The platform has been designed to collect data on tuberculosis testing across all regions of the country. The information is updated in near real-time and takes into account the user’s age, gender and place of residence. The project was developed jointly by the Department…