The South African outbreak is thought to originate from two sisters that introduced it into the country after visiting Chinsapo (Lilongwe) in Malawi.[4] The initial cases were isolated to Gauteng.[5] As of 21 January 2024, 1499 (or 1395)[3] new suspected cholera cases were reported across all 9 provinces.[6]
Timelineedit
The first cases of cholera were reported on 1 February 2023.[1]
In May, the Gauteng province health department declared an outbreak in Hammanskraal.[7] Fifteen deaths and 41 cases had been recorded as of May 22.[7] Residents blamed the local government for failing to provide adequate potable water.[7][8]
By July 10, nearly 50 deaths had been recorded,[9] most of which occurred in Hammanskraal.[9]
On 16 January 2024, the health ministry confirmed two cases through laboratory tests in Limpopo province.[10]
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^ abcSchenck, Catherine (23 May 2023). "South Africans blame city as cholera cases rise". Reuters. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
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May 04, 2024
2023, 2024, cholera, outbreak, south, africa, february, 2023, cholera, outbreak, began, south, africa, march, 2024, 1395, cases, been, reported, 2023, 2024, south, african, cholera, outbreakdiseasecholeravirus, strainvibrio, choleraesourceintroduced, into, cou. On 1 February 2023 a cholera outbreak began in South Africa 1 2 As of 3 March 2024 1395 cases had been reported 3 1 2023 2024 South African cholera outbreakDiseaseCholeraVirus strainVibrio choleraeSourceIntroduced into the countryLocationSouth AfricaArrival date29 January 2023 2023 01 29 Suspected cases 1499 or 1395 Deaths47Fatality rate3 4 Suspected cases have not been confirmed by laboratory tests as being due to this strain although some other strains may have been ruled out Contents 1 Background 2 Timeline 3 See also 4 ReferencesBackground editThe South African outbreak is thought to originate from two sisters that introduced it into the country after visiting Chinsapo Lilongwe in Malawi 4 The initial cases were isolated to Gauteng 5 As of 21 January 2024 1499 or 1395 3 new suspected cholera cases were reported across all 9 provinces 6 Timeline editThe first cases of cholera were reported on 1 February 2023 1 In May the Gauteng province health department declared an outbreak in Hammanskraal 7 Fifteen deaths and 41 cases had been recorded as of May 22 7 Residents blamed the local government for failing to provide adequate potable water 7 8 By July 10 nearly 50 deaths had been recorded 9 most of which occurred in Hammanskraal 9 On 16 January 2024 the health ministry confirmed two cases through laboratory tests in Limpopo province 10 See also edit2022 2024 Southern Africa cholera outbreak 2023 2024 Zambian cholera outbreak 2023 2024 Zimbabwe cholera outbreakReferences edit a b c Rapid response ends cholera outbreak WHO Regional Office for Africa 26 August 2023 Retrieved 23 October 2023 Cholera death toll in SA rises to 43 South Africa ReliefWeb reliefweb int 26 June 2023 Retrieved 23 October 2023 a b Cholera in the WHO African Region Weekly Regional Cholera Bulletin 4 March 2024 PDF Lawal Shola What s fuelling the deadly cholera outbreak in Southern Africa Al Jazeera Retrieved 26 March 2024 Smith Anthony M Sekwadi Phuti Erasmus Linda K Lee Christine C Stroika Steven G Ndzabandzaba Sinenhlanhla Alex Vinitha Nel Jeremy Njamkepo Elisabeth Thomas Juno Weill Francois Xavier 1 August 2023 Imported Cholera Cases South Africa 2023 Emerging Infectious Diseases 29 8 1687 1690 doi 10 3201 eid2908 230750 ISSN 1080 6040 PMC 10370840 PMID 37352549 South Africa reports new Cholera cases Gauteng Provincial Government www gauteng gov za Retrieved 26 March 2024 a b c Schenck Catherine 23 May 2023 South Africans blame city as cholera cases rise Reuters Retrieved 23 October 2023 Plessis Carien du 25 May 2023 South Africa cholera outbreak re ignites anger over service delivery Reuters Retrieved 23 October 2023 a b Nearly 50 Cholera Deaths Reported in South Africa VOA 10 July 2023 Retrieved 23 October 2023 apofeed 16 January 2024 South Africa Travellers urged to be vigilant following detection of cholera in Limpopo African Business Retrieved 20 January 2024 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 2023 2024 cholera outbreak in South Africa amp oldid 1217833577, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
