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South Africa: SA Reports Surge in Seasonal Rubella Cases Among Children

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[SAnews.gov.za] The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported a significant rise in rubella cases across the country.

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Anadolu Ajansı

Rubella cases surge in South Africa, Western Cape prison reports diphtheria outbreak

Children, pregnant women at higher risk of serious health complications from highly contagious viral infection, warns health department - Anadolu Ajansı

2 months ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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Business Live

Rubella outbreak believed to be caused by lack of vaccination

Cases of viral illness known as German measles top 10,000, mainly in Gauteng and Western Cape

2 months ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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allAfrica

South Africa: SA Reports Surge in Seasonal Rubella Cases Among Children

[SAnews.gov.za] The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported a significant rise in rubella cases across the country.

2 months ago·South Africa

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The South African

NICD reports surge in rubella cases - Here's what you should know

The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) has reported an increase in rubella cases across the country. The NICD says 8543 cases have occurred in children under 15 years of age, with the bulk occurring in the 5-9-year age group. Additionally, the number of cases in 2024 is exceeding the number of rubella cases identified through fever-rash surveillance cases since 2015. NICD SAYS RUBELLA CASES IN 2024 ARE THE HIGHEST SINCE 2015 The…

2 months ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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independentpress.cc

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CALLS FOR CALM AS RUBELLA CASES RISE

Fri 20 December 2024: The National Department of Health has stated that there is no need for the public to panic despite the rising number of rubella cases in the country. However, citizens are encouraged to urgently visit their nearest health facilities if they experience symptoms of rubella. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) […]

2 months ago

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The New Times | Rwanda

South African health officials issue warning about rubella amid rising infections

South Africa's Department of Health on Thursday, December 19, warned the public about a significant surge in rubella cases across the country, with more than 10,000 cases re...

2 months ago

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