2023  South Africa cholera outbreak | |
|---|---|
| Disease | Cholera |
| Location | South Africa |
| Dates | 1 February 2023 – present |
On 1 February, 2023, a cholera outbreak began in South Africa.[1][2] As of 26 August, 2023, 1,290 cases had been reported.[1]
Timeline
The first cases of cholera were reported on 1 February 2023.[1]
In May, the Gauteng province health department declared an outbreak in Hammanskraal.[3] Fifteen deaths and 41 cases had been recorded as of May 22.[3] Residents blamed the local government for failing to provide adequate potable water.[3][4]
By July 10, nearly 50 deaths had been recorded,[5] most of which occurred in Hammanskraal.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Rapid response ends cholera outbreak". WHO | Regional Office for Africa. 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ↑ "Cholera death toll in SA rises to 43 - South Africa | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- 1 2 3 Schenck, Catherine (2023-05-23). "South Africans blame city as cholera cases rise". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ↑ Plessis, Carien du (2023-05-25). "South Africa cholera outbreak re-ignites anger over service delivery". Reuters. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- 1 2 "Nearly 50 Cholera Deaths Reported in South Africa". VOA. 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
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