Infectious diseases News

Rift valley claims second victim

A second victim has died since the outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in the Free State, health officials have said.

20 human cases of Rift Valley Fever

A Free State health official confirmed on Friday that a man was in isolation for suspected Rift Valley Fever, while the total number of established cases had climbed to 20.

F State: Rift Valley fever spreads

Rift Valley fever was still spreading in the Free State and would probably continue to do so until the first cold, state veterinarian Louis van Rooyen said on Wednesday.

Meningitis kills 246 in Burkina F

Health officials in the west African country of Burkina Faso are worried about an increase in deaths from meningitis which has killed 246 people so far this year.

KZN kids vaccinated after break-out

KwaZulu-Natal children aged from six months to 15 years will be immunised against measles and polio after 429 measles cases in the province, its health department said.

Rotavirus vaccine saves lives

New studies show a significant reduction in diarrhoeal death among infants treated with a rotavirus vaccine.

Gene technique tracks superbug

Scientists have tracked the patient-to-patient transmission of the multi-drug resistant MRSA bacteria, which hopefully means better control and prevention of the dreaded superbug.

Jhb prison: six more measles cases

Six more people at Johannesburg prison have been moved to an isolation section after contracting measles, the department of correctional services said on Tuesday.

188 more measles cases in Gauteng

Another 188 measles infections have been reported in Gauteng, bringing the total in the province 1222 cases, the health and social development department said on Thursday.

Measles: Health dept asks for help

The Gauteng health department urged parents on Tuesday to sign consent forms for their children to be inoculated against measles before the end of the month.

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