Department of Health confirms two cases of cholera in Limpopo
The cases, recorded in Musina and the Capricorn District, are believed to be imported from Zimbabwe.
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JOHANNESBURG - The Department of Health has confirmed two cases of cholera in Limpopo.
It's understood both cases were imported from Zimbabwe.
This follows a 43-year-old male patient who tested positive in Musina, while the second case was identified after a 27-year-old man in the Capricorn District was treated in hospital for the water-borne disease.
“The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, urges members of the public to be vigilant and maintain personal hygiene as the country records two laboratory cases of cholera in Limpopo,” said the department’s Foster Mohale.
Mohale said the country is on high alert for possible imported cholera cases from the neighbouring country that is currently battling an outbreak of the disease.
Cholera has so far claimed over 200 lives in Zimbabwe.
“The deputy minister thanks these patients for being honest with their travel history and full cooperation with health officials.
“He also appeals to all those with travel history to cholera outbreak areas to do the same in order to save lives and prevent further transmission to other people,” said Mohale.