National Institute for Communicable Diseases

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The NICD provides Reference Microbiology, Virology, Epidemiology, Surveillance and Public Health Research and Training to support the Government’s response to communicable disease threats.

Influenza is spread from person to person. It can be passed from infected people to other people by breathing in infecte...
12/06/2026

Influenza is spread from person to person. It can be passed from infected people to other people by breathing in infected respiratory droplets from sneezing, coughing, or talking. A person can also be infected by touching contaminated objects or surfaces that the flu virus is on and then touching their mouth, eyes, or nose.

If you are infected with influenza, you can prevent its spread by doing the following:
• Covering your mouth with a tissue when coughing or coughing into your elbow
• Wearing a mask
• Washing your hands frequently with soap and water or cleaning hands using an alcohol-based sanitiser
• Staying at home and trying to keep a distance from others

You can play a role in monitoring trends in respiratory illness by sharing your symptoms on our CoughWatchSA platform: https://coughwatchsa.org.za/

Are you a pathologist looking for an exciting new career opportunity, including dual appointments with a university? If ...
12/06/2026

Are you a pathologist looking for an exciting new career opportunity, including dual appointments with a university? If so, the NHLS is looking for you. Click the link below to view a range of vacancies available across South Africa. https://ow.ly/F5fF50ZaYlf

Good luck, Bafana Bafana! The whole country is behind you as you take on today's World Cup tournament. Play your game, t...
11/06/2026

Good luck, Bafana Bafana!

The whole country is behind you as you take on today's World Cup tournament. Play your game, trust the process, and make us proud.

Public health emergencies place enormous pressure on health systems, especially in resource-constrained settings. From o...
11/06/2026

Public health emergencies place enormous pressure on health systems, especially in resource-constrained settings. From outbreak detection to telemedicine and predictive analytics, artificial intelligence could help improve preparedness, response, and access to care in underserved communities.

Our latest review examines how South Africa can leverage AI to build more resilient and equitable public health systems, while addressing challenges such as data quality, infrastructure, and workforce capacity. Read the full study: https://www.phbsa.ac.za/ai-public-health-emergency-management-south-africa/

Influenza, also known as “flu,” is an acute respiratory illness caused by an infection of the respiratory tract with the...
10/06/2026

Influenza, also known as “flu,” is an acute respiratory illness caused by an infection of the respiratory tract with the influenza virus. Flu viruses are typically in circulation during the winter months in South Africa, with the average flu season ranging from the end of April to mid-June. The best way to prevent influenza infection is by getting the influenza vaccine. It is never too late to receive your vaccine, as long as the flu virus is circulating in the community.

If you’d like to help us monitor trends in respiratory illness this flu season, visit our CoughWatchSA platform: https://coughwatchsa.org.za/

The South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme - SAFETP is now accepting applications for its 2027 intake.Quali...
09/06/2026

The South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme - SAFETP is now accepting applications for its 2027 intake.

Qualified health professionals with an interest in public health and a commitment to public service are encouraged to apply. The SAFETP provides hands-on training and practical experience in disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and public health response. Click here to apply: www.safetp.ac.za

As of 4 June, there have been no laboratory-confirmed cases of BVD in South Africa linked to the current outbreaks in th...
05/06/2026

As of 4 June, there have been no laboratory-confirmed cases of BVD in South Africa linked to the current outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda. Healthcare workers should remain vigilant and maintain a high index of suspicion for individuals presenting with a fever and a recent travel history to affected countries. For the latest on the DRC and Uganda outbreak, click here: https://www.nicd.ac.za/situational-update-on-the-ebola-disease-outbreak-caused-by-bundibugyo-virus-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-and-uganda/

Journalists covering public health are invited to apply for a training on the effective use of data in public health jou...
05/06/2026

Journalists covering public health are invited to apply for a training on the effective use of data in public health journalism, taking place from 30 August – 1 September 2026 in Cape Town.

Please refer to the invite for more details and application information.

The National Health Laboratory Service is currently hiring.Applications are open until 9 June 2026.To learn more and sub...
05/06/2026

The National Health Laboratory Service is currently hiring.

Applications are open until 9 June 2026.

To learn more and submit your application, please visit: https://www.nicd.ac.za/vacancies/

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1 Modderfontein
Johannesburg

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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+27113866400

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