South Africa has been dealing with a cholera outbreak since early 2023. The outbreak has affected five provinces and resulted in 198 confirmed cases and 43 fatalities to date. This article provides an indepth look at the outbreak by examining the affected provinces, the nature of transmissions, and the disease’s symptoms. Furthermore, we will discuss the efforts made by various organizations in addressing this issue.
The National Department of Health recently clarified the situation regarding two laboratoryconfirmed cases of cholera in South Africa’s North West province. The confirmation was made on May 30, 2023, by the North West Department of Health. However, following discussions with North West health officials, it was revealed that the confirmed cases were reported under the jurisdiction of Gauteng.
Health officials in South Africa have issued a warning about an outbreak of diarrhoeal disease and an increase in laboratoryconfirmed cholera cases. The Department of Health has urged the public to exercise extra precautionary measures to prevent the spread of these diseases.
