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[WATCH] How to diagnose & treat cholera: A guide for health workers

  • Health workers in all South Africa’s clinics and hospitals should keep their eyes peeled for signs of cholera in their patients, according to the health department.
  • Not all people with cholera will experience nausea, but any child or adult who has watery diarrhoea could be infected and should be treated quickly.
  • This short video pulls together expert tips to help doctors and nurses detect the disease. You’ll also find tips for which medicines to use and which to avoid.

  • Read the full script here

Dylan Bush is Bhekisisa's production and multimedia manager.

Joan van Dyk was a health journalist at Bhekisisa from 2017 to 2023.

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