Did you know? Africa bears the brunt of global malaria cases, making up 94% of the cases in 2022. Our latest report explores the 2022-2023 malaria season in South Africa, revealing insights on case trends. Find out more here: phbsa.ac.za/malaria-trends…

Health policy involves decisions by governments, organisations, and people that safeguard our collective wellbeing. Data fuels health policy by serving as its compass. Through the #D2P programme, participants learn how to leverage data to shape policy.

The latest Weekly Respiratory Pathogens Surveillance Report is now available on the NICD website under surveillance reports on the COVID-19 page; click here to access the report: nicd.ac.za/wp-content/upl…

Dive into our latest report on malaria trends in South Africa for the 2022-2023 season. Despite progress, challenges like climate change persist. Find out how surveillance data is shaping the fight against this disease. Click here for more info: phbsa.ac.za/malaria-trends…

Today, we kick off the second cohort of the #DataToPolicy (D2P), programme designed to equip professionals with the skills to champion data-driven policy agendas. From stakeholder analysis to gender-inclusive policies, #D2P participants are intended to drive positive change.

Time is ticking! The deadline to submit abstracts for the 2024 SAFETP Alumni Symposium is April 8. Don't miss out on this chance to share your insights and be part of engaging discussions. Submit here: : redcap.link/alumnisymposiu…

In the current reporting week, 3 cases of influenza, 43 cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), 6 cases of SARSCoV-2, and 0 cases of Bordetella pertussis were detected. For a comprehensive report, click here: ow.ly/NYBK50R9bSe.

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Wanted to share these images from the National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NICD). Even amidst serious work combating infectious diseases, people there cannot possibly get stressed, can they? 🐑🥰 #TB #infectiousdiseases #genomicsurveillance #bioinfomatics

TB, despite being curable, remains the top infectious disease killer. As World TB Month concludes, remember: timely treatment is key. If you experience TB symptoms, seek medical help promptly.
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Integrating TB screening with TB preventive treatment (TPT) increases opportunities to protect people from falling ill with TB as well as saving a large number of additional lives.

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NICD We are excited for the upcoming SAFETP Alumni Association Symposium! Please view all the details on our Linkedin Page

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South Africa employs cutting-edge PCR testing for TB detection, akin to #COVID19 testing. Upon a positive diagnosis, treatment begins, typically lasting:
6 months for drug-sensitive TB
6 months or more for drug-resistant TB

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