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Unidentified virus claims 53 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo
At least 53 people have died from an unidentified virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the WHO confirming alarming trends among affected demographics.
Gauteng reports three new Mpox cases, linked to travel in Uganda
The other two cases, a 30-year-old male and a 27-year-old female, were detected through contact tracing and monitoring.
Eastern Cape records 10 cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
The Eastern Cape government has confirmed 10 cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease have been detected in the province.
KwaZulu-Natal Health Department urges calm amid Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in schools
KwaZulu-Natal's Department of Health reports a significant rise in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases at primary schools, urging parents to remain calm and informed about prevention and symptoms.
These were the cleanest cruise ships in 2024
Cruise ships, with their densely populated environments, are ideal settings for the rapid spread of highly contagious viruses like norovirus, but 27 have been declared hygienically shipshape.
HIV prevalence in KZN drops, but still second highest in SA
According to the recent study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has disclosed that people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Kwa-Zulu Natal has declined from 1. 99 million in 2017 to 1. 98 million in 2022, but, the province remains the second highest with HIV prevalence nationwide.
Over 75,000 young people with HIV in Gauteng not on treatment, HSRC study finds
‘The number includes our young children who are in school, and most likely, a number of them do not even know their HIV status,’ Professor Zuma.
Mpox: Brace yourself for another Lockdown
The Lockdown means the suspension of constitutional democracy and the Bill of Rights. The 2020 Lockdown turned this country into an open-air prison ruled by dictate, where ‘effective midnight tonight’ was Ramaphosa’s favourite despotic refrain!
Department of Health urges vigilance, not panic, against mpox
South Africa has confirmed 24 positive cases, including three deaths.
Two US athletes test positive for Covid-19
Paris 2024 chief communications director, Anne Descamps said if an athlete tests positive, they would have to wear a mask.
Battling the MPOX outbreak: What you need to know
In the wake of an alarming increase in mpox cases across South Africa, with recent reports confirming 16 cases and three fatalities, understanding this contagious virus is vital for everyone.
Western Cape records first Mpox case
A 39-year-old man has tested positive for Mpox, things brings the country’s total number of Mpox cases to seven.
Mpox outbreak in SA: Six confirmed cases, two deaths, here’s what you need to know about the virus
At least six laboratory cases of Mpox, previously known as Monkeypox, have been confirmed in South Africa, with two deaths, one in Gauteng and one in KZN. Here's what you need to know about the virus.
Gauteng man living in KZN dies of Mpox, SA now has 6 confirmed cases
As the country's number of confirmed Mpox cases climbs to six, the Department of Health has confirmed that a second person has died from the virus.
Gauteng records first death from Mpox as health department confirms outbreak in SA
One person has died while four others remain on treatment after they tested positive for Mpox, the Department of Health confirmed on Wednesday.
Bird flu in US cows: Could the virus spread globally?
Risk of bird flu spreading to cows outside US, says WHO
WATCH: American conspiracy theorists monetise 'Disease X' misinformation
The falsehoods, including that the unknown pathogen indicates an elitist plot to depopulate the earth, appeared to originate in the United States but spilled to Asia in multiple regional languages, AFP fact-checkers found.
NICD warns of increase in German measles cases in Western Cape
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has reported a spike in German measles or rubella cases in the Western Cape.
Egg price comparison: This is where to find the cheapest eggs
Stores are forced to ration eggs and many retailers have empty egg shelves. As South Africans are turning to delivery services to get their eggs, we take a look at the prices of eggs at various online delivery services.
Everything you need to know about avian flu
As South Africans are dealing with new strains of Covid-19 and a recent measles outbreak, escalating cases of avian flu (sometimes known as bird flu) have gripped the nation, with the government taking action to fast-track vaccination efforts.
What is Nipah virus, and should South Africans be worried?
The symptoms of the deadly Nipah virus infection can vary widely, but common symptoms include the following: fever, headaches, muscle pain, vomiting, and a sore throat.
Explainer-Eris, BA. 2. 86: Do I need to worry about Covid-19 again?
The World Health Organization and the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are tracking a new, highly mutated lineage of the virus that causes Covid-19.
Don’t panic about the new Covid-19 variant, experts say it’s not lethal
Health experts have moved to allay fears around the new Covid-19 variant, EG. 5, or Eris.
New Covid-19 variant: 5 things you need to know
A new Covid-19 strain has been detected across the world with SA confirming its first case of EG. 5 or Eris on Wednesday. Here are five things you need to know:
WATCH: Water samples taken from Vaal River test positive for cholera – AfriForum
This comes as the country’s cholera death toll climbs to 22; 21 cases in Gauteng and one in the Free State.