Malaria Update
We are currently in the malaria season in southern Africa. Malaria is of particular concern in returning travellers from high risk areas and who present with fever or flu-like illness. High risk areas include certain [...]
Malaria Outbreak In Tshwane District
Malaria has been confirmed in 6 patients in Gauteng Province without a recent history of travel. These cases originate from two separate areas: 3 patients from Soshanguve, north of Pretoria, and 3 patients from a private [...]
Cheap Drug Could Fight Malaria Transmission
A cheap, common heartworm medication that is already being used to fight other parasites in Africa, could also dramatically interrupt transmission of malaria, potentially providing an inexpensive tool to fight a disease that kills almost [...]
2011 Influenza Season Has Started
The annual influenza season has started with cases being reported since the first week in May and a sharp rise in the past week. Although this is unusually early for influenza it does not necessarily [...]
2011 Influenza Season Has Started
Media Advisory The annual influenza season has started with cases being reported since the first week in May and a sharp rise in the past week. Although this is unusually early for influenza it does [...]