The National Department of Health has called on the public to report to healthcare facilities immediately, should they display signs and symptoms of cholera. This as the death has risen to 24.
. Cholera symptoms include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever.“The cholera outbreak is a matter of concern to me and ministers. The Minister of Water and Sanitation is dealing with the matter. Minister of Health was also there, he’s dealing with the matter. So, I have ministers, whose job it is to deal with the problem and they are coming up with solutions and I’m satisfied with the attention that they are giving.
Meanwhile, the Eastern Cape Department of Health conducted a cholera awareness campaign in Mthatha on Saturday. The awareness has been preceded by a walk to Mamela taxi rank where commuters, street vendors and taxi personnel were taught on how to prevent cholera using home remedies. Provincial Health MEC Nomakhosazana Meth raised concerns over water challenges facing different parts of the province.
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