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On the behalf of the Centre for Infectious Diseases (CID) of the Faculty of Health Sciencesat Stellenbosch University (SU), we would like to update you on the current H1N1 pandemic. At present, the approximately 600 confirmed cases (which represent only the “tip of the iceberg”, as the universal screening policy has been abandoned) of influenza [...]

The capacity of Campus Health Services (CHS) on the Stellenbosch campus has been boosted by the arrival of a mobile unit supplied by the provincial Department of Health to Stellenbosch University. The role of the experienced nursing practitioner in the unit is not to perform H1N1 testing, but to assist the four doctors and four [...]

Ruan Muller (22), a Stellenbosch University student in polymer science has become the first fatality in the Western Cape and in South Africa related to the current Novel Influenza A/H1N1 illness. He had a two-week history of illness and was treated by general practitioners before being admitted to hospital with pneumonia. He died of atypical [...]

A Stellenbosch University student became the first fatality in the Western Cape and in South Africa related to the current Novel Influenza A/H1N1 illness.The 22 year old student, who had a two-week history of illness, was seen by general practitioners and was admitted to hospital with pneumonia. He died of atypical bacterial pneumonia on 28 [...]

Preventative measures still the best way to curb the spread of H1N1-virus “To follow the prescribed preventative measures, such as washing your hands regularly and coughing or sneezing into a handkerchief (or even into the crook of your arm) and to seek immediate medical attention if any flu symptoms are experienced, even if it later [...]

Two cases of the H1N1 virus (novel) were reported to Campus Health Services (CHS) over the weekend. One case was confirmed in Helderberg, and another in Heemstede. In both cases the students are being treated at their homes. It is suspected that a third student, who lives in private accommodation, has also contracted the virus. [...]

With the increase in the cases of swine flu in South Africa and with the return of students and staff for the start of the second semester, the Management of Stellenbosch University has given the assurance that Campus Health Services (CHS) is ensuring that Stellenbosch University remains abreast of the latest developments. The necessary arrangements [...]