Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, has welcomed a significant downward trend in the Cholera outbreak in Tshwane, as the source of the waterborne disease remains elusive.
“The numbers are going down drastically and we’re very hopeful that in the next few days [the numbers will go down even further] and happy that there haven’t been new deaths this week and severe illness at this stage,” the Minister said on Wednesday.
The Minister was providing an update on the department’s efforts and interventions in response to the cholera outbreak to curb the spread and save lives.
“While it might be important to locate the source, it’s not always going to be in diseases like these. While it’s desirable, we must also be realistic that it’s not always the case that you’re going to drill down and find the initial cause in any community because of various factors.”
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