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Nevashan Govender, Operations Manager at the NICD’s Emergency Operations Centre, clears up the confusion between foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). Read more here: agriorbit.com/fmd-outbreak-w…

Nevashan Govender, Operations Manager at the NICD’s Emergency Operations Centre, clears up the confusion between foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) and hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). Read more here: agriorbit.com/fmd-outbreak-w…
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From 9 to 20 June 2025, NICD hosted the 4th UNSGM Basic Training Course, training 15 experts from 13 countries to investigate alleged use of chemical, biological, and toxin weapons. South Africa has now trained 56 experts from 34 nations, advancing global biosafety. #UNSGM

From 9 to 20 June 2025, NICD hosted the 4th UNSGM Basic Training Course, training 15 experts from 13 countries to investigate alleged use of chemical, biological, and toxin weapons. South Africa has now trained 56 experts from 34 nations, advancing global biosafety. #UNSGM
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In week 25 (16 June 2025 to 22 June 2025), from 234 samples tested, we detected 37 (15.8%) cases of influenza, 39 (16.7%) cases of RSV and 1 (0.4%) case of SARS-CoV-2. For more insights, please follow the link below: nicd.ac.za/diseases-a-z-i….

In week 25 (16 June 2025 to 22 June 2025), from 234 samples tested, we detected 37 (15.8%) cases of influenza, 39 (16.7%) cases of RSV and 1 (0.4%) case of SARS-CoV-2.

For more insights, please follow the link below: nicd.ac.za/diseases-a-z-i….
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We're hiring! The NICD is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following positions: âś… Epidemiologist âś… Medical Scientists (x2) Applications close on 07 July 2025. To learn more and apply, visit nicd.ac.za/vacancies/.

We're hiring!

The NICD is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

âś… Epidemiologist
âś… Medical Scientists (x2)

Applications close on 07 July 2025.

To learn more and apply, visit nicd.ac.za/vacancies/.
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Calling all health enthusiasts! Join PHBSA at the University of Pretoria's School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) Research Day on July 3, 2025, at the HW Snyman Building North, 4-24.

Calling all health enthusiasts! Join PHBSA at the University of Pretoria's School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) Research Day on July 3, 2025, at the HW Snyman Building North, 4-24.
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Scientists are studying which mpox clade is most likely to affect animals. This information is key to stopping the virus from spreading back to wildlife or pets. Stay informed about what’s next in mpox research in South Africa. Read the full opinion here: phbsa.ac.za/the-risk-of-zo…

Scientists are studying which mpox clade is most likely to affect animals. This information is key to stopping the virus from spreading back to wildlife or pets. Stay informed about what’s next in mpox research in South Africa. Read the full opinion here: phbsa.ac.za/the-risk-of-zo…
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The 2023 South Africa Field Epidemiology Training Programme cohort has completed its two-year residency, joining a growing network of skilled epidemiologists. Discover how this SAFETP programme is advancing outbreak response and impacting underserved communities. Read the full story here: ow.ly/GV9y50WmgEg

The 2023 <a href="/SA_FETP/">South Africa Field Epidemiology Training Programme</a> cohort has completed its two-year residency, joining a growing network of skilled epidemiologists. Discover how this SAFETP programme is advancing outbreak response and impacting underserved communities. Read the full story here: ow.ly/GV9y50WmgEg