Hantavirus in South Africa

Outbreaks of hantavirus disease recorded in South Africa and captured by the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News archive (2026). No currently active outbreaks involve this country.

Outbreaks recorded

Confirmed cases

Probable / suspected

Cumulative deaths

Historical

Past hantavirus outbreak involving South Africa, grouped by year of first report.

2026

Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations
Jul 2, 2026 · 7 countries · Briefing →

12confirmed 3deaths

Looking for the strain-level profile of South Africa? See circulating strains, endemic status, and clinical reference. Context on the disease itself: complete guide to hantavirus. For all hantavirus outbreaks worldwide, see the full outbreaks archive.