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Cholera death toll rises to 13

by Lesego Seiphetlho
May 22, 2023
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The Gauteng Health Department confirmed Monday morning. The death toll from the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal climbed to 12 overnight, the outbreak in the area was confirmed on Sunday. It now sits at 13. MEC @NkomoNomantu and the team stayed at Jubilee Hospital until 22h00 tonight, ensuring that the two additional wards are ready to […]

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Diarrhea outbreak claims six lives

by Lesego Seiphetlho
May 20, 2023
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The Department of Health is urging the public to be vigilant and take extreme precautions, maintaining good hygiene. This alert from the department comes following a cholera outbreak, confirmed through laboratory tests. A statement was issued, stating six people in gauteng in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, have been confirmed dead as a result of gastrointestinal […]