Death toll from Hammanskraal cholera outbreak climbs to 17
The Gauteng Health Department confirmed on Wednesday morning that 17 people have now died amid the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Tshwane.
"We can confirm that the death toll is currently standing at 17 people that have since passed on,” Gauteng Health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba said.
“The number of patients that have been seen at the Jubilee District Hospital is sitting at 165 and this number includes 18 patients who have been transferred to other health facilities in Tshwane. The number of laboratory-confirmed cases of Cholera is standing at 29.
“Currently, 67 patients are admitted due to gastrointestinal infection.”
Modiba has urged community members who are experiencing cholera-like symptoms to seek medical attention.
"The department continues to urge people to ensure proper hand hygiene which includes thorough washing of hands with water and soap or alcohol-based sanitizer before handling food and after using the toilet.
"We advise the public to report to their nearest health facilities when they present with diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and dehydration symptoms, so they can receive medical treatment.
"We further reiterate the call for the public to avoid consuming known or suspected contaminated food and water,” added Modiba.
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