Three-year-old among 12 dead due to Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal

The Gauteng Department of Health confirmed a Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal. Two children have died as the death toll increases.

The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that the death toll due to the Cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal has increased to 12.

According to the department, lab results of stool specimens of 19 people who presented at Jubilee District Hospital with symptoms of diarrhoea, stomach cramps and nausea confirmed that it is Cholera.

DEATH TOLL INCREASES IN HAMMANSKRAAL CHOLERA OUTBREAK

As previously reported, the department said since Monday, 15 May 2023 to date, 95 people from Kanana, Suurman, Majaneng, Green Field, Carousel View, Lephengville and Sekampaneng have been seen at Jubilee District Hospital with similar symptoms.

Gauteng Health spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba said as of Monday, 22 May at 07:30 the death toll stands at 12.

On Sunday, 21 May there were 37 people admitted at the hospital with Cholera symptoms and unfortunately, ten people have died. The 12 people that died include a three-year-old and nine adults.

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Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko together with the City of Tshwane MMC for Health, Rina Marx visited Jubilee Hospital to be updated on the situation and immediately intervene in terms of increasing response capacity at Jubilee Hospital.

Two additional wards have been made available to accommodate patients who could not be immediately admitted on arrival at the hospital.

Nkomo-Ralehoko said they have also mobilised additional resources which include medical and nursing staff from surrounding hospitals and local clinics to improve capacity for the growing need for medical care.

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