The National Institute of Communicable Diseases has reported the detection of an imported case of Lassa fever in South Africa, the first since 2007. In a statement released on Friday night, the NICD said a man with an extensive history…
The Global Fund has donated R8.8-billion to South Africa to fight HIV/Aids, tuberculosis, and malaria. The grant, which runs for three years from April 2022 until March 2025, gives a major boost to the country’s efforts to eradicate these diseases.…
Research conducted in South Africa to find shorter, more effective treatments for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) has contributed to a shift in global policy guidelines. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently announced upcoming updates to the guidance on the treatment of…