Hammanskraal cholera death toll climbs to 23
The Gauteng Health Department confirmed on Sunday that 23 people have now died from the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Tshwane.
"We can confirm that the death toll is currently standing at 23 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 since Monday, 15 May 2023 is sitting at 229 and this number includes 23 patients who have been transferred to other Tshwane-based hospitals.
“In the past few days, fewer patients have presented at health facilities with symptoms of diarrhoeal disease.”
Modiba added that the number of laboratory-confirmed cases of cholera seen at Jubilee hospital stands at 48.
“As of Saturday, there were 77 patients admitted for diarrhoeal disease. It is worth noting that 29 patients have since recovered and were discharged.
“As part of efforts to manage the diarrhoeal disease, the government has set up a field hospital in Kanana.
“The six temporary tents have been set up to immediately attend to people presenting with symptoms of dehydration, as vomiting and diarrhoea eliminate water from the body.
“The department continues to urge people to ensure proper hand hygiene which includes thorough washing of hands with water and soap or alcohol-based sanitiser before handling food and after using the toilet”, said Modiba.
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