Infectious Disease

13 May 2026

Biovac's expansion funding in Africa hits $128m after a $20m French finance commitment, with the full $180m target due by the end of May.

9 September 2025

Get the latest on the mpox global emergency downgrade and what it means for public health in Africa and beyond.

22 August 2025

Discover the paradox of TB deaths in South Africa as new infections decline but mortality remains high. Learn more here.

1 November 2024

In 2023, tuberculosis was the top infectious disease killer worldwide, with 1.25 million deaths. SA's TB incidence is declining, but fatalities remain high.

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