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Diphtheria situational report (week 23 of 2025)

Western Cape · Western Cape

Diphtheria situational report (week 23 of 2025)

Between 01 January 2024 and 08 June 2025, 58 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and 48 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae detected during contact tracing, have been identified in South Africa. The majority of confirmed cases and carriers (69%, 74/106) were from the Western Cape, comprising 36 respiratory diphtheria cases and 38 asymptomatic carriers. The median age for cases of confir…Read Article

Nimbus Variant Becomes Second-Most Common COVID-19 Strain in the US

Vaccinations · United States

Nimbus Variant Becomes Second-Most Common COVID-19 Strain in the US

67% Center coverage: 75 sources

Diphtheria: 4,017 Persons Vaccinated As Death Toll Hits 10 In Imo

Diphtheria: 4,017 Persons Vaccinated As Death Toll Hits 10 In Imo

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that 4,017 persons have already been vaccinated with the diphtheria vaccine as death toll from the disease rises to ten in Imo State. UNICEF’s Health Specialist, Dr. Olusoji Akinleye, made this known during a virtual media parley organised by the organisation in Owerri, Imo State capital, on Friday. Diphtheria, a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae b…See the Story

Diphtheria situational report (week 21 of 2025)

Between 01 January 2024 and 25 May 2025, 56 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and 45 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae detected during contact tracing, have been identified in South Africa. The majority of confirmed cases and carriers (68%, 69/101) were from the Western Cape, comprising 34 respiratory diphtheria […]Western Cape · Western Cape Read Article

Cancer Survivor's Celebration Unites Strangers in a Heartfelt Feast of Life

An inspiring cancer survivor, Vanessa Perumal, has touched our hearts after celebrating 5 years of being cancer-free by opening her home and her heart to strangers touched by her journey or navigating their own challenges. Johannesburg, South Africa (25 May 2025) – It’s been a remarkable five years since cancer survivor, Vanessa Perumal, fought her bravest battle. Though she may have lost her vocal cords, she discovered how deeply communicatio…Johannesburg · Johannesburg See the Story

Rabies Still a Serious Public Health Threat in South Africa, New Study Finds

Coverage: 2 sources

Public Health Bulletin South Africa recently published a report on the prevalence of rabies and animal bites in Limpopo.Rabies · South Africa See the Story

Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 20 Of 2025)

Between 01 January 2024 and 18 May 2025, 55 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and 44 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae detected during contact tracing, have been identified in South Africa. The majority of confirmed cases and carriers (70%, 69/99) were from the Western Cape, comprising 34 respiratory diphtheria […]Brazil · Brazil See the Story

Chikungunya Cases Rise: South African Travellers Urged to Take Care

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) outbreaks have occurred across Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, Asia, Europe, and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. As of 4 May 2025, the Americas reported the highest number of CHIKV cases globally: 135,654 cases, including 54,377 confirmed infections. Outbreaks have recently re-emerged in Réunion, Mayotte, Mauritius, Somalia, and Sri Lanka. This resurgence […]Cape Town · Cape Town Read Article

Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 19 Of 2025)

Between 01 January 2024 and 11 May 2025, 50 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case, 1 case of cutaneous toxigenic diphtheria, and 44 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae, detected during contact tracing, have been identified in South Africa. The majority of confirmed respiratory diphtheria cases (62%, 31/50) were from the […]Cape Town · Cape Town Read Article

Africa: Call for Bold Investment to Secure Southern Africa's Water Future

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

[SAnews.gov.za] Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Sello Seitlholo, has called for decisive and intensified investment in the water sector to secure Southern Africa's future in the face of climate change and growing water demands.Climate Change · South Africa See the Story

Diphtheria Situational Report (Week 18 Of 2025)

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Between 01 January 2024 and 04 May 2025, 49 confirmed cases of respiratory diphtheria, 1 probable respiratory diphtheria case and 44 asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. diphtheriae, detected during contact tracing, have been identified in South Africa. The majority of confirmed cases and carriers (71%, 66/93) were from the Western Cape, comprising 31 respiratory diphtheria […]Diphtheria · Germany See the Story

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