Tshwane records decline of cholera cases in Hammanskraal

  • 📰 ewnupdates
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 32 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 16%
  • Publisher: 53%

Health Health Headlines News

Health Health Latest News,Health Health Headlines

Hammanskraal has been at the centre of the recent cholera outbreak in South Africa, recording over 20 deaths from the waterborne disease out of the countrywide total of 32.

The Pretoria north area has been the main hub of the latest cholera outbreak, recording over 20 deaths from the waterborne disease.- Scientists sound alarm on failing water systems of cholera epicentres

Tshwane executive mayor Cilliers Brink said work was continuing behind the scenes to improve the water quality in Hammanskraal, including upgrades to the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant. “Every loss of human life is horrific, but it seems that at least the cholera isn’t spreading. The situation is not getting worse but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep on trying to determine exactly what the source is, but I know that will be difficult at this stage.”

He was speaking in Atteridgeville on Saturday morning, where he joined the Supreme Cadets Institute’s Achievers Walk, in honour of the late Tiego Moseneke.

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 30. in HEALTH

Health Health Latest News, Health Health Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Africa: PHCs Financing - Nigeria to Address Concerns As Bill Gates Pledges $7 Billion for AfricaHealth Centres Financing - Nigeria to Address Concerns As Bill Gates Pledges $7 Billion for Africa PremiumTimesng: Africa
Source: allafrica - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »