- 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
Joan van Dyk was a health journalist, senior health journalist and news editor at Bhekisisa between 2017 and 2023.
