HEALTH MEC DR. PHOPHI RAMATHUBA TO LEAD CHOLERA AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AT MUSINA BEITBRIDGE PORT OF ENTRY
Limpopo Health MEC, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba will spearhead a cholera awareness campaign at Musina Beitbridge Port of Entry in the Vhembe District on Thursday, 18 January 2024.
The initiative comes in response to two confirmed cholera cases involving two individuals aged 43 and 27 who, following festivities, presented symptoms of this highly infectious and potentially life-threatening disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio Cholerae
“We urge the public to remain calm, stay vigilant, and promptly seek medical attention at the nearest health facilities if they experience symptoms consistent with cholera. Practicing good hygiene, such as frequent handwashing with soap and clean water, especially before preparing or eating food, is crucial,” emphasized MEC Ramathuba.
he Limpopo case has been confirmed by the National Institute of Communicable Diseases, according to Thilivhali Muavha, spokesperson for the Limpopo MEC for Health Dr Phophi Ramathuba.
“The case was confirmed at Musina Hospital. A 26-year-old Zimbabwean national presented at Musina Hospital on the 26th of May, 2023, with extreme diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration. He was admitted, isolated, and treated while specimens were sent to the NICD for test,” said Muavha.
“Although the test results came out positive (on Tuesday), the patient has since improved and is due to be discharged.
