Category: Latest News
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Travellers Alert! Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)
Due to the current EVD outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, everyone travelling to South Africa from the DRC and Uganda is required to complete a Travel Health Questionnaire (THQ). The THQ can be completed up to 24 hours before travel to South Africa to facilitate smooth processing upon arrival. For…
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WHO applauds South Africa’s leadership in advancing HIV prevention through lenacapavir rollout
Communicated by: World Health Organization 15 June 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO) applauds the Government of South Africa and President Cyril Ramaphosa for the launch of the national rollout of lenacapavir, a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention injection that marks a major milestone in the country’s efforts to reduce new HIV infections and move closer…
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Health authorities are monitoring the influenza season in South Africa
Communicated by: National Institute for Communicable Diseases To : Editors & Health Journalists Issued by : National Institute for Communicable Diseases Date : Tuesday, 26 May 2026 Health authorities are monitoring the influenza season in South AfricaThe Department of Health and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) are monitoring increased seasonal influenza activity currently…
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Ebola
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Warning! Do not drive through floodwaters!
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Public urged to vaccinate as flu season starts earlier than usual
Communicated by: National Institute for Communicable Diseases 01 April 2026 The public is urged to get vaccinated against influenza (flu) as the flu season has arrived earlier than usual. The 2026 influenza season started in the week of 9 March 2026. The flu season is declared when the rate from the National Institute for Communicable…
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Start of the Malaria Season in South Africa
Communicated by: National Institute for Communicable Diseases The start of summer generally marks the beginning of the high malaria transmission season in South Africa. Higher temperatures and increased rainfall provide ideal breeding conditions for Anopheles mosquitoes, increasing the risk of malaria transmission in the malaria-endemic regions of KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga. To reduce the incidence…
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Rabies facts you should know to stay protected
Communicated by: National Institute for Communicable Diseases 10 October 2025 Rabies remains one of the most serious yet preventable diseases in South Africa. Through this short animation, the NICD explains how rabies spreads, early warning signs to look out for, and the life-saving importance of timely vaccination for both people and animals. Learn how awareness…
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Malaria Advisory for the Kruger National Park – Updated 28 May 2026
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…