Public Health Bulletin South Africa

Viral haemorrhagic fevers are diseases that can cause life-threatening bleeding. Learn about these threats and how surveillance efforts are keeping us safe with our latest report. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ds-TBKdY

Malaria remains a concern in South Africa. Stay informed about the latest trends using our report on the 2022-2023 malaria season. Recognize symptoms like fever, chills, and body aches early, and seek medical help promptly. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d_nGsfDt

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 preventable disease. Click here for more info: https://lnkd.in/d_nGsfDt

Did you know that South Africa battles a war against malaria in its low-altitude regions? Our latest report reveals chilling facts about malaria-carrying mosquitoes, uncovering residual transmission and insecticide resistance interventions. Read more here: https://ow.ly/l3H750QAzLu

Agents that cause diarrhoea are on the rise in South Africa. Our latest report reveals concerning trends regarding diarrhoeal diseases, unearthing the factors that may be contributing such as water quality and sanitation access. Discover more here: https://ow.ly/rSym50QzwaT

Congenital syphilis affects newborns when the infection passes from mother to baby during pregnancy. During STI/Condom Week, let’s empower ourselves and break the chain. Regular testing, safe practices, and using condoms are key. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dPAMqFt8

The latest HIV Sentinel Survey reveals an encouraging 2.5% drop in HIV prevalence nationwide. KwaZulu-Natal & Eastern Cape were hit hardest, while the Western Cape saw the lowest rates! Get the full scoop on this game-changing shift in HIV trends here: https://ow.ly/HMeP50QuIb9

For over 30 years, the Antenatal HIV Sentinel Survey has been delivering insights on HIV trends, and now, the 2022 findings are in! Discover how the country has slashed new HIV infections by 50% and deaths by 73%, respectively. Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/2nhO50Qpv1m

Elevate your skills in health policy development! Calling mid-to senior-level professionals in Epidemiology, Surveillance, Public Health, and Policy/Planning Departments to apply for the Data to Policy (D2P) Programme. For more information, click on the links below: D2P training course invite - https://bit.ly/3tKF1cn D2P application information sheet - http://bit.ly/3RSJ5iH Closing date: 31 January 2024

Could this be the start of a new era of antifungal-resistant infections? Our latest report reveals a rare ringworm strain discovered in KZN. Learn about this shocking case and why standard remedies are proving ineffective here: https://ow.ly/nKNK50QljWj