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Supporting Government's response to communicable disease threats - Reference Microbiology, Virology, Epidemiology, Surveillance, Public Health Research&Training

Johannesburg, South Africa nicd.ac.za Joined April 2013

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NICD @nicd_sa 3d

Diphtheria Situational Report | Week 44

o One new asymptomatic carrier of toxigenic C. diphtheriae in Gauteng.
o Three new laboratory-confirmed cases of toxigenic diphtheria in Gauteng.

To view the report, click here: nicd.ac.za/weekly-diphthe…

NICD @nicd_sa 3d

In week 44 (26 October 2026 to 1 November 2026), from 85 samples tested, we detected 3 (3.5%) cases of influenza, 0 (0.0%) cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and 5 (5.9%) cases of SARS-CoV-2.

For more insights, click on the link provided: nicd.ac.za/diseases-a-z-i…

NICD @nicd_sa 3d

SADC Malaria Day is one day of awareness-raising, but the fight against malaria continues every day. Keep protecting yourself against malaria, get tested as soon as you show malaria symptoms, and raise malaria awareness in your community.

NICD @nicd_sa 3d

On this SADC Malaria Day, we celebrate the progress made and remind ourselves that everyone has a role to play in effective malaria prevention, control and elimination.

NICD @nicd_sa 4d

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) affects people, animals, food systems and the environment. A One Health approach is essential to prevent and tackle AMR across all sectors.

Join us on 19 November! Register or submit your elevator pitch: ow.ly/J2Eq5103eiQ #WAAW2026