Cholera death toll rises to 13 in Gauteng - SABC News

. The purpose of the visit is to monitor the situation and undertake government’s interventions in response to the outbreak.“The purpose of the visit is to monitor the situation and undertake government`s interventions in response to the cholera outbreak.

In the Free State six people confirmed positive for cholera and successfully treated. 76 people were seen at various clinics and hospitals in the district with diarrhoeal infections and six were confirmed positive for Cholera.Meanwhile, in Limpopo the patient is a 52-year-old man from Giyani who is a publice servant in Musina. He recently travelled to Hammanskraal for a training course.

Health spokesperson, Neil Shikwambana says the public should be vigilant and practice hygiene all the time. “The Department has already activated and dispatched its outbreak response teams in Mopani, and Giyani where the patient comes from in Vhembe, Musina where the patient is working as well as in Waterburg district due to its close proximity to Hammanskraal. Health MEC Dr. Phophi Ramathuba is calling upon all community members to remain vigilant. And always remember to practice general hygiene as well as water and food hygiene.

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