The MEC for Health in Limpopo, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba has visited the Musina municipal area following the first case of cholera in the province. She also visited the Musina Hospital, Musina Taxi Rank, the Beit Bridge border post, and ZZ2’s Mike farm.

The National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NCID) confirmed that the 26-year-old Zimbabwean admitted to Musina Hospital on Friday, May 26, tested positive for cholera. He had symptoms of extreme diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration.

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He was isolated and treated at the hospital and has since been discharged. “This positive case did not come as a surprise following reports that the Beit Bridge district in neighbouring Zimbabwe has reported outbreaks,” Ramathuba said.

She said that Musina Hospital is ready to treat any further cholera cases. Belabela Hospital, bordering Gauteng’s Hammanskraal, where a number of lawsuits have also been reported, has also been strengthened to treat cholera, said Ramathuba confirmed.

A surveillance team of the department is deployed at the Beit Bridge border post to conduct health promotions. “We are calling upon communities to remain calm and vigilant by practicing basic hygiene, washing hands, and drinking water from a safe source,” she concluded.