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INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL GUIDELINES

WebThis guideline provides guidance regarding infection prevention and control in health care facilities with specific reference to COVID-19. This guide should be read in conjunction …

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PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE BULLETIN

WebThe Public Health Surveillance Bulletin is a quarterly publication which provides information on surveillance activities, which enables effective monitoring of rates and distribution of …

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Acute flaccid paralysis (AFP)

WebAcute Flaccid Paralysis or AFP is a clinical syndrome, which refers to a collection of signs and symptoms, instead of a diagnosis. AFP is defined by the acute onset of weakness or …

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CRDM – CENTRE FOR RESPIRATORY DISEASE AND MENINGITIS

WebThe Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis (CRDM) is a resource of surveillance, diagnostics, expertise and research in the field of communicable respiratory diseases …

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Health Awareness

WebOVERVIEW Through health literacy efforts and multisectoral action, The NICD plays a vital role in keeping communities healthy and informed about potential health risks as well as …

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Compensation Systems For Occupational Diseases

WebMBOD contact numbers: 011 403 6322. 2. Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) Compensation for Occupational Injuries and …

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NICD The National Institute For Communicable Diseases

WebThe NICD is part of the VSN a global network of websites, established by the World Health Organization, that provides reliable information on vaccine safety. It is a network of a …

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COVID-19 GUIDELINES

WebGUIDELINES FOR CASE-FINDING, DIAGNOSIS, MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE (3 JULY 2020) *Please note*. The interim guidelines are …

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WEEKLY EPIDEMIOLOGICAL BRIEF

WebThis report is based on data collected up to 25 March 2023 (week 12 of 2023). This will be the final weekly epidemiological brief for SARS-CoV-2. Going forward, trends of SARS …

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NATIONAL HEALTH ACT 61 OF 2003

Web3 OBJECTS OF ACT, RESPONSIBILITY FOR HEALTH AND ELIGIBILITY FOR FREE HEALTH SERVICES 2. Objects of Act 3. Responsibility for health 4. Eligibility for free …

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National Cancer Registry

WebThe South African HIV Cancer Match Study (SAM) The National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) laboratories serve over 80% of the South African population and provide the …

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Intern Scientist Training Programme

WebMEDICAL SCIENTIST INTERN TRAINING PROGRAMME Overview The NICD is accredited by the Health Professions Council of South (HPCSA) to train Medical …

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Published: October 2019

WebPremature infants <35 weeks gestational age should be dosed using expert guidance. For infants weighing <2000 g, the suggested NVP dose is 2 mg/kg/dose (0.2 ml/kg/dose) …

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COVID-19 ADVICE TRAVELLERS

WebADVICE FOR TRAVELLERS- LEVEL 1. Updated as per Gazette 46078 of 22 March 2022. The country has been on adjusted alert level 1 from 30 December 2021. …

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National Infection Prevention and Control Strategic Framework

Web2 Abbreviations AMR Antimicrobial resistance CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CPE Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae SSD Sterile Services …

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COVID-19 Prevention

WebCOVID-19 PREVENTION *Updated July 2022 COVID-19 is the new normal normal and we all have a part to play to minimise our COVID-19 exposure. If you suspect you have …

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Why vaccinating your child matters

WebIn South Africa, newer vaccines have been introduced as they have been developed, allowing protection against Haemophilus influenza type b, Streptococcus …

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