https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/151.html South Africa Infectious diseases news 15 Infectious Diseases news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/151.html en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:11:35 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/homegrown-ai-platform-puts-african-tech-on-the-map-962204a Johannesburg-based BioInformatiCo — a South African-developed AI platform that helps researchers prepare clinical trial databases more quickly — was a runner-up in the 2026 CDISC AI Innovation Challenge. 1-273024 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rhodes-university-launches-probe-into-water-after-gastro-outbreak-636431a Rhodes University says it is working with water authorities to probe an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness on campus in Makhanda. This follows reports of over 100 students and staff who were treated for diarrhoea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. Many people reported falling ill after consuming food served at the dining halls. 1-272951 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/swiss-ebola-patient-evacuated-for-treatment-in-geneva-636811a A woman infected with the Ebola virus and her husband, a Swiss diplomat, were flown from Nigeria to hospitals in Switzerland, Swiss authorities said. 1-272881 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rhodes-university-reports-gastrointestinal-illness-outbreak-303458a Rhodes University is working with local public health authorities following a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses reported among members of its community. 1-272733 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-records-4-new-mpox-cases-303718a The Department of Health has confirmed four new Mpox cases in South Africa, bringing the cumulative national total to 26 since 1 January 2026, up from 22. 1-272643 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mpox-cases-in-sa-on-the-rise-newest-recorded-in-cape-town-308168a The Department of Health (DoH) has confirmed four additional laboratory-confirmed Mpox cases, taking the total number of infections from 18 to 22. 1-271993 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-sees-an-uptick-in-mpox-cases-mostly-in-the-western-cape-419629a The Department of Health is urging South Africans to stay alert after a rise in Mpox cases nationwide. Most of the 18 confirmed cases are in the Western Cape, with three in Gauteng and one in KwaZulu-Natal. 1-271845 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/drcs-ebola-outbreak-has-the-potential-to-become-a-global-pandemic-how-to-make-sure-it-doesnt-853233a Given its speed, scale and scope, the Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease that broke out in the Democratic Republic of Congo in mid-2026 could become a global epidemic. 1-271689 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/deadliest-ebola-outbreak-in-congo-gets-70k-merck-vaccine-boost-742082a Claiming more than 2,000 lives, the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the deadliest Ebola outbreak in its history. As the international community steps in, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that the country will receive 70,000 doses of Merck’s Ervebo vaccine. 1-271022 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fastest-spreading-ebola-outbreak-to-record-over-4000-cases-967484a The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to surpass 4,000 cases this week and has been described as the fastest-spreading on record since it was officially declared in May. 1-270574 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Infectious Diseases South Africa