Cholera could spread to more provinces: Phaahla

PRETORIA - Health Minister Joe Phaahla warns it is unavoidable that cholera would spread to other provinces.

The Minister says healthcare workers in all provinces are ready to screen people and detect any cases.

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He was giving an update on the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal in Gauteng.

Phaahla says the movement of people will likely spread the waterborne disease.

Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, warns it's unavoidable that cholera will spread to other provinces. The Minister says healthcare workers in all provinces are ready to screen people and detect any cases. #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/8w3X0c4gfG

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