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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.

What does a One Health approach look like in practice? South Africa’s response to rabies shows how collaboration across ...
15/09/2026

What does a One Health approach look like in practice? South Africa’s response to rabies shows how collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health can help protect communities.
Read more in the latest issue of Pulse:https://www.nicd.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PULSE-NICD-VOL-10-ISSUE-2_2026.pdf

Did you know that Lymphoma (tumours that begin in the lymph glands) is one of the 5 leading childhood cancers in South A...
15/09/2026

Did you know that Lymphoma (tumours that begin in the lymph glands) is one of the 5 leading childhood cancers in South Africa? Lymphoma symptoms include:
• Swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpit, or groin
• Weight loss
• Fever and sweats
• Weakness

Raising awareness about lymphoma and its symptoms is crucial for early detection and treatment. By educating ourselves and others, we can help ensure timely medical intervention and support for young patients and their families.

Just 13 days to go until 2026! Are your dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies? Post a picture of your pet’s paw in y...
15/09/2026

Just 13 days to go until 2026!

Are your dogs and cats vaccinated against rabies? Post a picture of your pet’s paw in your hand, and help raise awareness 😸🦊

and tag GARC - Rabies Alliance

We would like to invite applications from South African citizens in possession of a completed MSc degree with an interes...
14/09/2026

We would like to invite applications from South African citizens in possession of a completed MSc degree with an interest in genomic epidemiology and bioinformatics to join us to complete a PhD.

Click the link to find out more about this exciting opportunity. https://www.sapphgene.pitt.edu/training-application-2026/

Did you know that bacteria in the airways can shape the health risks associated with air pollution? Our latest study, pu...
14/09/2026

Did you know that bacteria in the airways can shape the health risks associated with air pollution? Our latest study, published in Nature Microbiology, found that older adults and young children are more vulnerable during periods of high air pollution, and that improving air quality could help lower the risk of disease. The findings also suggest that understanding which bacterial strains are circulating, and how environmental factors influence infection rates, could help inform public health policies, protect those most at risk, and better prepare hospitals for outbreaks. Read more about the study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-026-02458-5

Diphtheria Situational Report | Week 36 of 2026• Since the last situational report (week 35, 2026), the following update...
14/09/2026

Diphtheria Situational Report | Week 36 of 2026

• Since the last situational report (week 35, 2026), the following updates are included in this report:
o No new laboratory-confirmed cases of toxigenic diphtheria.
o No new asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae.
• Appropriate public health responses were initiated for all suspected and confirmed cases.

To view the report, click here: https://www.nicd.ac.za/weekly-diphtheria-situational-report/

Get ready! On 28 September, it is time to tackle rabies. This year's theme, Stronger Together, reminds us that we all ha...
12/09/2026

Get ready! On 28 September, it is time to tackle rabies. This year's theme, Stronger Together, reminds us that we all have an important role to play in rabies elimination in South Africa and globally. By working together, we can truly make a difference.
Click here for more - https://rabiesalliance.org/world-rabies-day

The National Cancer Registry’s (NCR) 40th anniversary celebrations concluded with a special recognition ceremony honouri...
11/09/2026

The National Cancer Registry’s (NCR) 40th anniversary celebrations concluded with a special recognition ceremony honouring those who have contributed to the NCR’s legacy over the past four decades. Leadership Awards formally recognised former NCR leaders and foundational contributors, while Recognition and Appreciation Awards celebrated long-serving NCR staff and stakeholders whose dedication has helped shape the Registry.

Cancer remains an important public health challenge, and reliable data is essential to understanding who is affected, which cancers are most common, where the burden is greatest, and how trends change over time. For 40 years, the NCR has strengthened South Africa’s cancer evidence base by tracking cancer incidence, collecting, analysing and reporting cancer statistics, supporting cancer prevention, control and care initiatives, and informing cancer policy and guidelines.

As we mark this milestone, we celebrate the people, partnerships, and commitment that have shaped the NCR over four decades and look towards the continued strengthening of cancer surveillance in South Africa.🎗️

Yesterday, we celebrated the legacy of the National Cancer Registry (NCR) through a panel discussion titled “The law beh...
11/09/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the legacy of the National Cancer Registry (NCR) through a panel discussion titled “The law behind the numbers: 40 years of cancer surveillance,” exploring the what, how, who, and when behind the journey that shaped the cancer surveillance framework. The discussion was facilitated by Dr Mazvita Sengayi-Muchengeti, Head of the NCR, with Prof. Paul Ruff, Ms Salome Meyer, and Ms Sandya Singh sharing their insights.

Our second panel discussion, “Beyond the numbers: Why cancer surveillance matters to patients and communities,” brought the voices people with lived experience of cancer into focus.

These conversations highlighted why cancer surveillance is about more than data – it is about recognising the experiences of people with lived experience of cancer, listening to patient advocates, and strengthening the role of civil society in shaping better cancer prevention, care, and control.

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