Fungal diseases are often caused by fungi that are common in the environment. Most fungi are not dangerous, but some types can be harmful to health. Mild fungal skin diseases can look like a rash and are very common. Fungal diseases in the lungs are often similar to other illnesses such as the flu or tuberculosis. Fungal diseases can be extremely serious and, particularly for those …
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that diseases know no borders and has stressed the necessity of effective field epidemiology capacity, that safeguards and promotes the health of its citizens. In honour of field epidemiologists across the globe, the Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET) has declared 7 September 2021 #WorldFieldEpidemiologyDay. A …
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World Meningitis Day falls on 24 April each year and this year’s theme is “Take Action, Defeat Meningitis”. What is Meningitis? Meningitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. A bacterial or viral infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord usually causes the swelling.Some viral …
World Pneumonia Day is commemorated annually on 12 November, to raise awareness about pneumonia, which was the second most prevalent killer of children under the age of five years together with influenza in South Africa in 2016. Studies have shown that HIV-infected and HIV-exposed uninfected children have a higher risk of severe pneumonia and death …
Vaccines work Vaccines are widely acknowledged to be the most successful medical advance ever. Vaccines continue to save hundreds of thousands of lives annually. History is full of descriptions of the devastation wrought on populations by infectious diseases before the age of vaccination. Huge numbers were killed by diseases like measles and smallpox, and hundreds …
NICD’s Professor Nelesh Govender speaks about the hidden nature of fungal diseases in South Africa’s context and how fungal diseases affect people with weakened immune systems, especially those who are living with HIV/AIDS.
STI/Condom Awareness Week; 10 – 16 February 2020 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) do not discriminate or respect boundaries; they can affect anyone who is sexually active regardless of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and economic status. STIs are among the most common communicable diseases and constitute a major global public health burden. The …
18 – 24 November 2019 Every year in November, World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is commemorated globally to raise awareness of Antibiotic Resistance and promote behavioural change and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers. Following an increase in Antibiotic Resistance globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognises Antibiotic …
Globally it is estimated that up to 59 000 people die of rabies annually, this amounts to a rabies death every 10 minutes. Rabies is a neglected disease in most developing countries which means that although the tried-and-tested strategies for controlling and preventing the disease exits, it is not prioritized and invested in. Rabies …
World Malaria Day takes place on 25 April each year. It is an internationally recognised day, highlighting the global efforts to control malaria and celebrate the gains that have been made. Since 2000, the world has made historic progress against malaria, saving millions of lives. However, half of the world still lives at risk from …
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