As the number of confirmed cases of cholera in South Africa rises to five, the country’s health department reports that a local resident has become the fifth person to pass away from the disease.
The cholera outbreak that began in South Africa has spread to Malawi. It has become the country’s deadliest pandemic, claiming the lives of nearly 1,300 people.
Cholera causes severe vomiting, diarrhoea, and weakness. Consumption of infected food or drink spreads the sickness. If untreated, it might kill within hours.
The South African health department announced two new cases of Ebola in males in their 20s who had never left the country, one of whom died. Both males are in the nation.
According to a statement, “one of your contacts is still in the hospital, and further enquiries are proceeding.”
Malawi was linked to two South African instances of the illness earlier this month. The spouse of one of the original two cases contracted the infection after some time.
In spite of the fact that cholera is not very common in South Africa, officials in charge of public health have issued a call for more vigilance and cleanliness. This is out of fear that the disease may spread throughout the country.
Mozambique and Zambia, two of Malawi’s neighbors, have also reported cases of cholera, while Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia.
In the midst of a devastating drought, all of these countries east of Malawi are experiencing epidemics.
Ebola has been confirmed in Cameroon, the DRC, and Nigeria. They’re in West and Central Africa.
