Suspected cholera case in Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape Health Department has confirmed an isolated case of suspected cholera.
Officials say a 47-year-old woman from Walmer has since been admitted at Livingstone Hospital, pending test results from the NICD.
They say she attended a funeral a week ago and has not travelled outside the city.
Eastern Cape spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo, says they've activated a highly trained outbreak response team as a precautionary measure.
READ: NHI Bill passed by NCOP 'in spirit of uBuntu'
Kupelo says the team will work with the municipality to conduct contact tracing.
"She presented with cholera symptoms and is currently on treatment in a stable condition. The team will work with municipal officials to conduct awareness campaigns.
"This is a precautionary measure and the department wishes to emphasize that there has been no other case of suspected cholera."
