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The coronavirus has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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The following information is provided to for use in discussions in workplaces. It is not exhaustive, and companies will need to align these with their own protocols. This document should be used with the FAQs document.
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The following information is provided to for use in discussions in workplaces. It is not exhaustive, and companies will need to align these with their own protocols. This document should be used with the FAQs document.
See moreCase finding and classification scheme for Severe Acute Respiratory Infections associated with novel coronavirus infection
Compiled by the Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis and Outbreak Response, Division of Public Health Surveillance and Response, National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) of the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS)
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Communication between the department of health and private health service providers (hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and general practitioners on suspected cases of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
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Person under investigation (PUI) form for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Request for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing
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Person under investigation (PUI) form for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Request for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing
See moreCOVID19 PUI form v3 contact list v5 Elect
Person under investigation (PUI) form for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): Request for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) testing
See moreDraft note to CoM Reporting System Users
In anticipation of the new unpublished DMR 164 form the MCSA had decided to align the Masoyise (DMR 164) functionality in the Reporting System to the new format. This new functionality is already available to members for capturing data in the new format and members are encouraged to make use of the new format as […]
See moreReporting on HIV and TB form
Please refer to the attached Annexure A when completing this form. Note that the annexure is not for submission to the Department of Mineral Resources as it serves as a guide.
See moreExplanatory notes on the DMR 164 reporting on HIV and TB forms
Inform those responsible for completing the DMR 164 Reporting Form – as to what is required and how to respond to each question that is in the Reporting Form.
See moreAlert for provincial health officials and all institutions: Ebola haemorrhagic fever outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Bikoro in Equateur Province on 8 May 2018.
See morePrevention of rabies in humans
Rabies is 100% fatal but also 100% preventable with prompt and complete post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
See moreRabies alert – Human rabies diagnosed in South Africa
Since December 2017, five human cases of rabies have been confirmed in South Africa.
See moreSituation report on Listeriosis outbreak 2017
Centre for Enteric Diseases (CED) and Division of Public Health Surveillance and Response, Outbreak Response Unit (ORU), National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)/National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS).
See moreListeriosis frequently asked questions
Listeriosis is a serious bacterial disease caused by the Gram-positive, rod shaped bacterium, Listeria monocytogenes. The bacterium is widely distributed in nature and an be found in soil, water and contaminated food. Animals and food products such as vegetables can become contaminated from these sources.
See moreInternal memo: Management of suspected listeria meningitis
Management of suspected listeria meningitis
See moreListeriosis: clinical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment
Clinical recommendations for diagnosis and treatment
See moreSA diptheria contact questionnaire 08 October 2017
Diptheria contact questionnaire
See moreHealth programmes circular H113 alert diphtheria 2017
Diphtheria is a contagious and potentially life-threatening bacterial disease. The incidence of diphtheria worldwide and in South Africa has been reduced due to increasing immunisation levels, such that only sporadic cases of disease have been identified and reported.
See moreDiphtheria: NICD recommendations for diagnosis, management and public health response
The information contained in this document, be it guidelines, recommendations, diagnostic algorithms or treatment regimens, are offered in this document in the public interest.
See moreDiphtheria frequently asked questions
Diphtheria is a contagious and potentially life-threatening bacterial infection. It is caused by infection with a toxin-producing strain of Corynebacterium diphtheriae or more rarely Corynebacterium ulcerans or Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.
See morePertussis preparedness and alert document 21 December 2017
An increase in pertussis cases has been reported in the Western Cape Province amongst children aged <5 years of age, and particularly amongst infants aged <1 year. Pertussis, commonly known as ‘whooping cough’ is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by Bordetella pertussis and is notifiable according to the Health Act.
See morePertussis guidelines 20 December 2017
Pertussis: NICD recommendations for diagnosis, management and public health response.
See moreMeasles alert 2017 flow chart clinical management
Clinical approach to a Person with acute onset of fever and non-blistering rash.
See morePrevention of measles 2017 02 February
COMPILED JANUARY 2017 CENTRE FOR VACCINES AND IMMUNOLOGY OUTBREAK RESPONSE, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE AND RESPONSE
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