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Cholera alert issued!
Did you or know of anyone who travelled from Malawi to Johannesburg, South Africa on the 30th January 2023 via bus?
They may have been exposed to Cholera.
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If you or any person who may be exposed to the travellers and are experiencing any of these symptoms.
- Runny stomach
- Stomach cramps
- Nausea and Vomiting
Please call Middah on 082 330 7066 or visit your local healthcare facility ASAP.
The call comes as the third Cholera case in Joburg was recently confirmed. Gauteng Health Department needs your help in finding those who may be exposed before the disease spreads.
The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has called on residents not to panic and reassured that the situation is under control.
The department has reported the third confirmed case of Cholera in Johannesburg.
The latest case was reported on Tuesday, February 7, and is that of the husband of the first confirmed patient (Malawi-sisters).
The patient presented symptoms at a health facility and was immediately admitted for further tests on February 4. He is currently in stable condition.
