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| Formation | 2002 |
| Type | Government agency |
| Headquarters | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Membership | N/A |
| Language | N/A |
| Leader title | N/A |
| Leader name | N/A |
| Website | www.nicd.ac.za |
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is a national public health institute of South Africa, providing reference microbiology, virology, epidemiology, surveillance, and public health research to support the government's response to communicable disease threats. It is an essential part of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS).
History[edit]
The NICD was established in 2002, evolving from the former National Institute for Virology and other public health entities. It was created to enhance the country's ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks and to conduct research on communicable diseases.
Functions[edit]
The NICD plays a critical role in the surveillance and control of communicable diseases in South Africa. It provides laboratory-based surveillance data, conducts outbreak investigations, and offers expert advice to the Department of Health.
Surveillance[edit]
The NICD conducts surveillance for a wide range of infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and emerging infectious diseases. It operates several national surveillance programs to monitor disease trends and detect outbreaks.
Research[edit]
Research is a core function of the NICD, focusing on understanding the epidemiology of communicable diseases, developing diagnostic tools, and evaluating interventions. The institute collaborates with local and international partners to advance public health research.
Training[edit]
The NICD provides training and capacity building for healthcare professionals in South Africa. It offers courses and workshops on laboratory techniques, epidemiology, and outbreak response.
Structure[edit]
The NICD is organized into several centers, each focusing on specific areas of communicable diseases:
- Centre for HIV and STIs
- Centre for Tuberculosis
- Centre for Respiratory Diseases and Meningitis
- Centre for Enteric Diseases
- Centre for Emerging Zoonotic and Parasitic Diseases
- Centre for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Mycoses
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
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