Cholera update in Mpumalanga

04 February 2009

The number of people that have presented with cholera in our health facilities since it was declared in the province has risen to 4469. The number of confirmed deaths still stands at 26.

Although the cumulative number shows a daily increase, the daily head count of people presenting has stabilized and remained below 200. On Sunday 116 people reported at various facilities, 126 on Monday and 186 on Tuesday.

This can be attributed to intensive mass mobilization and health education undertaken in affected areas. Mbombela North still shows a higher number compared to all affected areas.

We still request our people at large to continue to adhere to basic hygiene practices at all times, as this is a cornerstone of prevention of many waterborne diseases.

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Issued by Department of health.

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