cholera outbreak

Cholera Outbreak in Hammanskraal Raises Concern Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Cholera is a type of infectious diarrhoeal disease caused by Vibrio cholerae bacterium, which spreads through contaminated food and water.…

1 year ago

The Water and Sanitation Crisis in South Africa: Urgent Action Needed

The cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal has brought to light the ongoing water and sanitation crisis in South Africa. The lack…

1 year ago

Understanding the Mumps Outbreak in South Africa: Implications and Prevention Measures

South Africa is currently facing an unexpected outbreak of mumps, a viral infection that primarily affects children between the ages…

2 years ago

Children Most Affected by Mumps Outbreak in South Africa

According to the National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICD), South Africa is currently experiencing a mumps outbreak which has raised…

2 years ago

Gauteng Health Observes World Hand Hygiene Day: The Importance of Hand Hygiene in Preventing the Spread of Infections and Diseases

World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated annually on May 5th to raise awareness of the importance of hand hygiene in…

2 years ago