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.
World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated annually on May 5th to raise awareness of the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infections and diseases. This year’s theme emphasizes the need to reduce the spread of infection and antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings.
