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COVID-19: Guidelines for case-finding, diagnosis, management and public health response in South Africa
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Bham A., J. Bhiman, F. Bongweni et al. Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis and Outbreak Response (2020) C2

The information contained in this document, be it guidelines, recommendations, diagnostic algorithms or treatment regimens, are offered in this document in the public interest. To the best of the knowledge of the guideline writing team, the information contained in these guidelines is correct. Imple... more

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A pocket guide to antibiotic prescribing for adults in South Africa 2015

Wasserman, S.; T. Boyles, M. Mendelson SOUTH AFRICAN ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME (SAASP) (2015) C2

The international community sits at the tipping pointof a post-‐antibiotic era, where common bacterial infections are no longer treatable with the antibiotic armamentarium that exists. In South Africa, t... more

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Situation Analysis: Antibiotic use and resistance in South Africa

The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy CDDEP (2011) C2

South Africa has faced many challenges over the past two decades, accomplishing profound positive changes in the social structure and government of the nation. This has not yet fully translated into better health for the population, however, particularly the poorest segment. In fact, the p... more

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Korona-Virus - COVID-19 - Algemene Inligting (Afrikaans)

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2

Updated 23 March 2020 (23 Maart 2020)

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Koronavirus - Kom ons STOP die verspreiding - Community (Afrikaans)

Western Cape Government (health); University of Cape Town; Knowledge Translation Unit (University of Cape Tow Lung Institute) (2020) C2

Updated 23 March 2020

Koronavirus - Het u diabetes, TB, hoë bloeddruk, HIV, long- of hartprobleme? (Afrikaans)

Updated 24 March 2020 (24 Maart 2020)

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Clinical Antibiotic Stewardship for South Africa

South African Antibiotic Stewardship Programme (SAASP) openlearning (2019) C2

Antimicrobial resistance is a major threat to modern medicine. This course in Clinical Antibiotic Stewarship brought to you by the South African Antibiotic Stewardship Programme (SAASP) teaches the principles of antibiotic prescribing and an approach to common clinical problems.

Republic of South Africa: Antimicrobial Resistance National Strategy Framework 2018 – 2024

Departments of Health and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries for the Republic of South Africa (2014) C_WHO

The National Department of Health and Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries have collectively engaged to determine the key interventions that will form the basis for this strategy taking into account the recommendations from the WHO and OIE. The development and implementation of a Natio... more

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Zivikele kwi-Coronavirus Isizulu (South Africa)

SAWBO Scientific Animations Without Borders SAWBO Scientific Animations Without Borders (2020) C2

Accessed: 14.04.2020 ---- Health Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus COVID-19 has now spread around most parts of the world. This animation addresses best practices to protect against Coronavirus through recommended preventative measures. Language: Zulu Country: South Africa

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Standard operating procedurs for preparedness, Detection and Response to a Coronavirus (2019-nCOV) Outbreak in South Africa

health Department: Health Republic of South Africa; National Department of Health Directorate: Communicable Diseases (2020) C2

30 January 2020 This document outlines the standard operating procedures for detection and response to case/s of suspected novel coronavirus disease (2019-nCoV) in South Africa. The content of this document should inform provincial preparedness plans.

South Africa Emergency Appeal for the Impact of Covid-19

UNCT South Africa (2020) C2

South Africa reported it fist case of COVID-19 on 5 March 2020. While the first cases were imported, local transmission has led to a rapid increase in the number of cases. As of 21 April 2020, more than 3,400 cases and 58 deaths had been confirmed. On 15 March, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a n... more

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West Africa Desert Locust Crisis Appeal (May–December 2020)

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO; reliefweb (2020) C2

Recent forecasts by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have indicated a risk of locust invasion in West Africa from June 2020. From East Africa, some swarms could reach the eastern part of the Sahel and continue westwards from Chad to Mauritania. Surveillance and co... more