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Typhoid Fever in South Africa: Lessons from Recent Outbreaks
Year of Publication : 2026
Language : en
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Abstract (English) : Typhoid fever remains a global public health concern, with 11–21 million infections and up to 188 000 deaths annually. While South Africa records a relatively low incidence (0.1/100 000), recent outbreaks in areas such as Hammanskraal and Bronkhorstspruit underscore the ongoing challenges linked to water safety, sanitation, and disease surveillance. Despite overall improvements, sporadic outbreaks persist, often worsened by overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure, highlighting the need for sustained vigilance and strengthened prevention and response systems.
This webinar seeks to raise awareness, share insights from recent outbreaks, and promote effective prevention and control strategies rooted in improved hygiene, sanitation, and proactive health-seeking behaviour.
Description : MP4 video, Size: 335 MB; Duration: 01:27:54
Contributor ORCIDs : Lutge, Elizabeth 
; Sekwadi, Phuti ; Ubomba-Jaswa , Eunice ; Markotter, Wanda ; Shimange-Masemola, Nhlanhla
; Sekwadi, Phuti ; Ubomba-Jaswa , Eunice ; Markotter, Wanda ; Shimange-Masemola, Nhlanhla Publisher : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Citation : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), (2026). Typhoid Fever in South Africa: Lessons from Recent Outbreaks [Online] Available at: https://youtu.be/QLd8wgYb-X8
Sponsorship : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
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