Invasive group A streptococcal infection (iGAS) will become a “notifiable” disease on 1 October 2024, enhancing the health system’s ability to monitor this severe illness and develop more effective interventions in the future.
On 5 August 2024, Cabinet approved adding invasive group A streptococcal infection (iGAS) to the list of notifiable infectious diseases under the Health Act 1956.
Making a disease notifiable means health practitioners and laboratories are required to inform a Medical Officer of Health of a confirmed or suspected case.
It can help health authorities detect and respond to a sharp increase in disease and generate longer-term insights to inform more effective health interventions.