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About the Health Alert Network
The Health Alert Network (HAN) is a national system that delivers rapid, reliable information during urgent public health events. It helps local, state, and federal partners stay connected and prepared for emergencies.
South Dakota Health Alert Network (SDHAN)
SDHAN is South Dakota’s statewide alerting and messaging system for public health. It provides timely updates, guidance, and notifications to healthcare providers and organizations across the state. Messages are shared by email with healthcare professionals, public health professionals, first responders, emergency managers, veterinarians, and Tribal health centers to support prevention, treatment, and coordinated response efforts.
Level of Communication Types
- Health Alert: Conveys the highest level of importance about a public health incident.
- Health Advisory: Provides important information about a public health incident.
- Health Update: Provides updated information about a public health incident.
SD HAN Communications
Health Update 529 | 2026 Hantavirus Outbreak: Testing for Potential Infection
The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) asks clinicians to be mindful that testing for hantavirus due to Andes virus, associated with cases from the M/V Hondius, must be conducted at the CDC. Consultation is required with SD-DOH at 800-592-1861.
Health Advisory 530 | Ebola Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) recommends clinicians suspecting Ebola infection in a returning traveler (within 21 days of departure) from the DRC and Uganda to contact the SD-DOH at 800-592-1861 for consultation and to support testing.