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1508, 2014

Current status of ebola virus disease in South Africa: 14 August 2014

Babalwa Jekwa2019-03-28T00:53:02+02:00Aug 15th, 2014|

As at 14 August 2014 noon, there have been no laboratory-confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in South Africa associated with the current outbreak in West Africa (affecting Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria). [...]

3107, 2014

Ebola virus disease: Frequently asked questions

Babalwa Jekwa2019-03-27T15:20:00+02:00Jul 31st, 2014|

What is Ebola virus disease? Ebola virus disease (EVD) was previously known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever. It is a severe, often fatal disease in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys, gorillas and chimpanzees). EVD is caused [...]

2504, 2014

World Meningitis Day -24 April 2014

Babalwa Jekwa2019-03-27T16:23:22+02:00Apr 25th, 2014|

Imagine the devastating effect on a community of a completely healthy child suddenly developing fever and a headache and dying within a day. Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which are the coverings of [...]

2504, 2014

Malaria fact sheet

Babalwa Jekwa2019-03-27T16:11:23+02:00Apr 25th, 2014|

Key facts • Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes. • In 2012, malaria caused an estimated 627 000 deaths mostly among African [...]

2504, 2014

Alert to healthcare workers: Ebola virus disease outbreak in west africa, updated 22 April 2014

Babalwa Jekwa2019-03-27T15:53:48+02:00Apr 25th, 2014|

Risk of imported Ebola virus disease cases to South Africa The risk of infection for travellers is very low since most human infections result from direct contact with the body fluids or secretions of infected [...]