Infectious diseases News

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.

Measles outbreak:vaccinations start

Johannesburg is stepping up its measles vaccination campaign, with more than 115 cases reported in the city since September.

Measles shot rolled out in Gauteng

The Gauteng health department is to roll out a "massive" measles immunisation campaign next week after 400 cases of the disease were reported in the province since March.

Chemistry Nobel for trio

Three scientists won the Nobel Prize for chemistry on Wednesday, for a breakthrough that has been vital for the development of new antibiotics.

NWest on high alert for measles

Health facilities in the North West province have been placed on high alert after six confirmed cases of measles were reported, a provincial health spokesman said on Wednesday.

KZN to report all measles cases

Parents, guardians, caregivers and schools must report all people with the signs and symptoms of measles in KwaZulu-Natal, the health department said on Friday.