Baptism in a river can put you at risk to cholera says health minister

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Health minister Dr Joe Phaahla briefed media on Wednesday on the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal, Tshwane, which has left at least 23 people dead.His department is still trying to determine the source of the outbreak. Phaahla said even baptism can put one at risk of cholera.

31 May 2023 9AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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