HANTAVIRUS?? Another Lockdown? National Dept of Health Spokesperson Mr Mohale on #HealthTalk

HANTAVIRUS?? Another Lockdown? National Dept of Health Spokesperson Mr Mohale on #HealthTalk

From The Affair by RISE fm

May 5, 2026 · 6 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the recent Hantavirus cases in South Africa and features an interview with Department spokesperson Foster Mohale.

A developing health story took focus as we unpacked the recent confirmation by the National Department of Health South Africa regarding isolated cases of Hantavirus linked to international cruise ship passengers. In this conversation, we reflected on the confirmed cases, the tragic loss of two individuals, and the ongoing treatment of a third patient in Sandton. With health authorities working closely with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), measures such as contact tracing and monitoring were activated to contain any potential spread. We also unpacked what the virus is, how it is transmitted, and why officials urged calm, emphasizing that the situation remained controlled with no immediate need for public panic. Tlotlang spoke to Department spokesperson Foster Mohale, who provided clarity, guidance, and reassurance on what this development means for South Africans right now. RISE fm

People in this episode

Host: Tlotlang

Guest: Foster Mohale

Topics covered

  • Hantavirus
  • health
  • public health measures
  • disease transmission
  • cruise ship
  • South Africa

Keywords

  • Hantavirus
  • National Department of Health
  • health authorities
  • contact tracing
  • public panic
  • South Africa
  • disease transmission

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Department of Health South Africa, National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)

Places: Sandton

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