Category: Latest News
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Three cases of East African Trypanosomiasis / Sleeping Sickness have been reported – Ex Kariba & Zambia
A hunter contracted EAT in the Kafue Game Management region of Zambia. He was diagnosed a week ago. A father and son contracted EAT after travelling to Kariba, North and South Luangwa and Mana Pools. They are currently admitted to a hospital in Johannesburg. KEY FACTS HAT takes 2 forms, depending on the parasite subspecies: REF:…
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Mpox – What you need to know
Communicated by: National Department of Health, Republic of South Africa
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Mpox advisory for Travellers to South Africa
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 We would like advise visitors on the current Mpox situation in South Africa. As of the 26th August 2024, there have been 24 confirmed cases of Mpox in the country with 3 confirmed deaths, 19 recoveries and 2 active cases (as of 18/08/24). Currently it seems that the number of cases…
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Ireland hits South Africa and Botswana with new Visa requirements
The holiday is over for visa-free travel to Ireland for citizens of South Africa and Botswana. Yesterday’s announcement by the government of Ireland — during the peak European summer — has come as a shock to those with planned trips to the Emerald Isle, throwing travellers’ arrangements into disarray. In a statement released on Monday,…
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Malaria Advisory for the Kruger National Park – Updated 19 December 2023
SASTM would like to advise visitors to the Park about the risk of malaria and precautionary measures to be taken. The high malaria season runs from September to May, although there is some risk throughout the year, especially after unseasonal rains. Strict mosquito bite prevention measures should be adopted, and the addition of prophylactic medication…