Sixth cholera case detected in SA
South Africa recorded its sixth case of Cholera, following the recent outbreak
The National Health Department said the patient is a
19-year-old female residing in Emandleni informal settlement in Benoni,
Ekurhuleni District in Gauteng.
‘’The patient was identified by the Outbreak Response Team
during contact tracing and social mobilization activities where over 1160
people were reached,’’ said Foster Mohale, Health Departmental Spokesperson
‘’She was one of the two people who exhibited signs and
symptoms of Cholera who were referred to hospital for testing. Her test results
came back positive and she was given treatment, and recovering well,’’ he
added.
PICTURE - Africa CDC: CholeraMohale says the health officials will intensify contact
tracing and health education in the affected areas.
‘’Although, there is no need for the public to panic, the
department is concerned about the rising number of Cholera cases, and urges all
people who experience Cholera symptoms, with or without local or international
travel history, to visit their nearest health facility. Cholera is presentable
and curable.’’
‘’The department is yet to establish a local source of
Cholera transmission in the country, but people are reminded to practice hand
hygiene and avoid drinking or preparing food with untreated water from the
rivers or dams,’’ he added.
Done By: Mitchum George
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