Cholera

The national department of health says there could be more cases of cholera in South Africa as it awaits laboratory test results for two more people who ...

The first two confirmed cases were two sisters who had travelled to Johannesburg from Malawi and presented symptoms on arrival. He presented himself at the Edenvale Hospital emergency centre with a four-day history of diarrhoea, vomiting and body weakness. On Thursday, the first cholera death in South Africa was announced as the number of confirmed cases rose to five.

Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla. Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says there hasn't been any indication of contamination in water reservoirs following the first ...

Phaahla says, “The threat will always be there but we are still comfortable at this stage that it’s been isolated cases. [The number of confirmed laboratory cases](https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/gautengs-health-department-confirms-a-third-case-of-cholera-in-johannesburg/) in the country stands at five. [linked to recent cases of Cholera](https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/public-urged-to-exercise-good-hygiene-following-first-cholera-related-death/) detected in the country.

On Thursday, Minister of Health Joe Phaahla revealed that a 24-year-old man, the country's fifth confirmed cholera case, had died in Tambo Memorial Hospital ...

It typically causes acute, watery diarrhoea and can affect people of all ages. Two people were referred to Tambo Memorial Hospital with signs and symptoms suggestive of cholera. It spreads mainly through contaminated or polluted water.

In Mozambique, an outbreak of cholera has been growing exponentially since December 2022. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported heavy ...

In Mozambique, an outbreak of cholera has been growing exponentially since December 2022. [travel vaccines](https://www.vaxbeforetravel.com/travel-vaccines) are generally available at certified travel; clinics and [pharmacies](https://www.vaxbeforetravel.com/travel-vaccine-appointments-2023) in the U.S. [WHO](https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2023-DON443) confirmed on February 23, 2023, the first case of cholera in the current outbreak was reported from the Lago district in Niassa province in mid-September 2022.

Gauteng Health Department Monitors Contacts Following Cholera-Related Death The Social Protection, Community and Human Development cluster, in a statement ...

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News and Press Release in English on Mozambique about Health and Epidemic; published on 27 Feb 2023 by WHO.

The strain on the availability of vaccines prompted the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision to temporarily suspend the standard two-dose vaccination regimen in cholera outbreak response campaigns, using instead a single-dose approach. Mozambique received around 720 000 doses of the oral cholera vaccine. “We celebrate the launch of this vital immunization campaign alongside the Government of Mozambique and our Alliance partners.” said Thabani Maphosa, Managing Director, Country Programmes Delivery at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. “The vaccination campaign will be crucial in stemming the spread of cholera and help save lives,” said Dr Severin von Xylander, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Mozambique. During the vaccination campaign vaccinators will use a mixed approach of vaccinating patients in health centres, through mobile teams and by door-to-door visits. People aged one year and older will be vaccinated in the five-day campaign, which started just 10 days after the country took delivery of vaccine doses.

Cholera cases are on the rise in South Africa. Here is what you need to know and how you can take better precaution to reduce your chances of contracting ...

'When finished cleaning, safely dispose of soapy water and dirty rags. [CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/preventionsteps.html). CDC reports that 'most persons infected with the cholera bacterium have mild diarrhea or no symptoms at all'. 'Cook food well, keep it covered, eat it hot, and peel fruits and vegetables. [CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/cholera/treatment/index.html)'s website: Eat foods that have been thoroughly cooked and are still hot and steaming. - Only drink and use safe water for cooking. [symptoms](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cholera). According to The patient was 24-years-old and resided in Wattville, Benoni in Ekurhuleni, and had no prior local or international travel history. Don't let cholera take your life. [First confirmed cholera death in South Africa](https://www.ecr.co.za/news/news/first-confirmed-cholera-death-south-africa/)

Health Minister Joe Phaahla says government is on high alert for an outbreak of any new cholera cases.

“At this stage there is no indication of contamination of public water resources with the bacteria. What is important is for our environmental health officers and health promotion teams to monitor close contacts and keep them at high alert and also education for health hygiene, especially when handling drinking water and food.” Health Minister Joe Phaahla says government is on high alert for an outbreak of any new cholera cases.