Monday, November 04, 2013

Provincial Health Department warns of Diarrhoea season

Loyiso Langeni
04 November 2013

The Western Cape Health Department has urged the public to be conscious of their health as from the beginning of November to the end of May it is diarrhoea season. 

MEC of Health Theuns Botha said death as a result of diarroea and dehydration is totally preventable. 

The province has seen a significant drop in the number of deaths caused by diarrhoea. 

Departmental Spokesperson Jo-Anne Otto said As from November through to the end of May it is a danger time for diarrhoea.

“Wash your hands to prevent diarrhoea and things that cause illness are dirty water, broken toilets, rubbish and contaminated food,” Otto added. 

 

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