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NICD’s GERMS-SA Surveillance Report Reveals A Rise In Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
South Africa’s Health Gains at Risk? NICD Report Reveals a Surge in Vaccine-Preventable & HIV-Related Diseases!
Even though South Africa has made great strides in healthcare provision, which has led to better health outcomes for its population, there is still a need for vigilance against vaccine-preventable diseases, illnesses related to advanced HIV, cryptococcal meningitis, invasive meningococcal and water-borne diseases.
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) GERMS-SA Annual Surveillance Review for 2023 has shown a steady rise in the number of disease episodes since 2020, which is a cause for concern and requires collaboration amongst health authorities, healthcare workers and the public.
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