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Specific guidelines are available to assist port health practitioners in responding to hantavirus events, including procedures for surveillance, risk assessment, and communication during an outbreak.
- Who it is for:
- Environmental Health Practitioners, port health officers
- How to act on it:
- Download the guidelines from the Port Health section of the National Department of Health website
The World Health Organization’s International Health Regulations, 2005, are provided as a reference for aligning South Africa’s port health practices with global standards, particularly in outbreak detection and response.
- Who it is for:
- Public health professionals, port health officers, international health coordinators
- How to act on it:
- View or download the document via the National Department of Health’s Port Health webpage
Travel-related information on Zika virus is made available to inform travellers about risks and preventive measures when visiting or returning from Zika-affected countries.
- Who it is for:
- travellers, border officials, healthcare providers
- How to act on it:
- View the information on the National Department of Health’s Port Health webpage
An alert and informational poster are available to inform travellers about Ebola risks and preventive actions when travelling to or from affected regions.
- Who it is for:
- travellers, port health staff, border control agents
- How to act on it:
- Download the Traveller’s Alert and Poster from the National Department of Health’s Port Health section
The National Department of Health makes available legislation, guidelines, and information, education, and communication (IEC) materials for the port health programme. These resources are intended for use by Environmental Health Practitioners at ports of entry to enforce regulations and raise awareness about disease prevention.
- Who it is for:
- Environmental Health Practitioners, port of entry staff, public health officials
- How to act on it:
- Visit the National Department of Health website and navigate to the Port Health section to download or view the materials
Detailed requirements and procedures for obtaining permits to import or export human remains are published to ensure compliance with national laws and public health safety.
- Who it is for:
- funeral directors, medical examiners, transport companies, families
- How to act on it:
- Access the guidelines on the National Department of Health’s Port Health webpage
A step-by-step guide to constructing a low-cost handwashing station using locally available materials.
- Who it is for:
- Health facilities, community groups, the general public
- How to act on it:
- Download from the WASH programme section of the National Department of Health website
A national strategy developed to promote hand hygiene behaviour across health facilities and the general public. It includes guidance and tools to support implementation.
- Who it is for:
- Environmental Health Practitioners, health facilities, the general public
- How to act on it:
- Download from the WASH programme section of the National Department of Health website
An online platform that allows health facilities to submit data on their WASH status and progress for monitoring and reporting purposes.
- Who it is for:
- Health facilities, Environmental Health Practitioners
- How to act on it:
- Access via the WASH programme section of the National Department of Health website
A visual guide showing the correct steps for effective handwashing to prevent disease transmission.
- Who it is for:
- Health facilities, the general public
- How to act on it:
- Download from the WASH programme section of the National Department of Health website
Printable posters that demonstrate proper handwashing techniques and promote hand hygiene in health facilities and public spaces.
- Who it is for:
- Health facilities, the general public
- How to act on it:
- Download from the WASH programme section of the National Department of Health website
A training tool designed for health facilities to support planning and improvement of water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure and practices.
- Who it is for:
- Health facilities, Environmental Health Practitioners
- How to act on it:
- Download from the WASH programme section of the National Department of Health website