2015 Topical Issues
Address by NHLS CEO, Ms Joyce Mogale – at NIOH’s research day
The NIOH would like to thank Mrs Joyce Mogale, NHLS CEO, for opening the Research Day on 3 September 2015 and for being a fervent supporter of research in workplaces. CEO Address The National Institute [...]
MERS in Korea – middle east respiratory syndrome
Since May 2015, the Republic of Korea has been investigating an outbreak of MERS. It is the largest known outbreak of MERS outside the Arabian Peninsula. CDC does not recommend that Americans change their travel [...]
NIOH contributes to the NHLS inaugural pathology research and development (PathRed) congress
The NHLS hosted its inaugural PathRed Congress 14th to 16th April at the Emperors Palace Conference Centre, Johannesburg. Despite the economic challenges that the NHLS is facing, the Congress demonstrated the commitment the NHLS has [...]
Influenza vaccine availability for the 2015 influenza season
Influenza vaccine for the 2015 influenza season will be available to the public from mid April 2015. This is later than in previous years where influenza vaccine has been available from health facilities and pharmacies [...]
Clinical management of patients with ebola virus disease
A number of clinical care guidance documents have been produced by organisations with EVD experience. Such guidelines and recommendations have been informed by published observational studies and case reports, as well as specific hands-on experience [...]