Metro raises awareness about cholera
Three cholera cases have been confirmed in the city.
The City of Ekurhuleni’s health practitioners are criss-crossing the city educating communities about cholera prevention, treatment, and care.
As part of the campaign, on March 10 a team visited the Germiston Clinic to explain cholera, its side effects, symptoms and how can it be prevented.
Patients visiting the facility got to learn about the importance of hygiene, especially when handling and storing water.
One of the attendees Lerato Moloi, who was pleased with the information shared, said: “I am so glad to have acquired such useful information, especially since we have heard that there are cases of cholera in Ekurhuleni.
“It is very scary that one can easily ignore the seriousness of cholera and just assume I have a minor tummy bug. You can get seriously ill and even lose life in the process.”
Three cholera cases have been confirmed in the city.
The city’s environmental health practitioners are visiting informal settlements, crèches, and clinics to curb the spread of cholera.
Below is a list of the areas where the education and awareness campaigns will be held:
• Alberton: Alberton Station informal settlement from 09:00 -13:00 on March 15.
• Brakpan: Plastic City informal settlement from 09:30 – 13:00 on March 15.
• Boksburg: Boksburg Civic Centre, Trichardts Road from 09:30 – 13:00 on March 22.
• Thokoza and Empilisweni informal settlement: at the taxi rank next to old Thokoza CCC, from 09:00 to 13:00 on March 17.
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