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Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever-Frequently Asked Questions
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Haemophilus Influenzae type B
HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE FAQ_2018
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National Malaria Treatment Guidelines
South Africa has played a leading role in the control of malaria for almost a century and has dramatically reduced its burden of malaria since 2000. This has paved the way for our commitment to eliminate malaria. However, climatic conditions favourable for malaria transmission, budget constraints and a high burden of malaria in some of
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Dr Kerrigan McCarthy from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) chats to primary school kids on communicable diseases such as Cholera and Malaria.
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Cholera Preparedness An Update For Physicians, Accident & Emergency Practitioners And Laboratorians
Cases of cholera have been reported in Mozambique (Maputo province) following on cyclone Dineo. As of 20th February 2017, there are no confirmed or suspected cases of cholera in South Africa. However, there isa risk that persons travelling from the affected areas may present with cholera in South Africa. click to read more…
Clusters of arboviral infections – West Nile and Sindbis fevers in South Africa
Cases of rash, myalgia and fever have been reported over the past 2 months mostly from residents of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. Typically a sick person reported mild-to-moderate headache and myalgia lasting 1-2 days, followed by the onset of a rash initially on the trunk and progressing over 1-2 days to the limbs, palms and soles.
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Measles outbreak in a district of Western Province, January – February 2017
08 February 2017 The NICD, National Department of Health (NDOH) and Western Cape provincial and district authorities are working together to contain a measles outbreak in the Stellenbosch sub-District. A single case in a high school learner in a Stellenbosch school was diagnosed and reported in mid-January 2017. Subsequently, from 18-30th January, five learners at
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Measles outbreak in a district of Western Province, January – February 2017
The NICD, National Department of Health (NDOH) and Western Cape provincial and district authorities are working together to contain a measles outbreak in the Stellenbosch sub-District. A single case in a high school learner in a Stellenbosch school was diagnosed and reported in mid-January 2017. Subsequently, from 18-30th January, five learners at the same school
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Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever-Frequently Asked Questions
11 January 2016 Click link to access pdf: Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever FAQ
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