Hammanskraal cholera death toll hits 23

PHUTI MOSOMANE

THE Gauteng department of health has confirmed that 23 people have died from the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, north of Tshwane. 

According to the department’s latest update on Saturday, a total of 77 patients have been admitted for diarrheal disease.

Encouragingly, more than 29 patients have already recovered and been discharged, indicating positive progress in their health.

Jubilee District Hospital has reported 48 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cholera, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.

Since Monday, 15 May 2023, the Jubilee District Hospital has attended to 229 patients, which includes 23 individuals who were subsequently transferred to other Tshwane-based hospitals for further treatment.

In recent days, there has been a decrease in the number of patients seeking medical attention for symptoms of diarrheal disease at health facilities.

As part of the comprehensive measures to effectively manage the diarrheal disease, the government has taken proactive steps by establishing a field