The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo and the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo together with Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko will this morning conduct a site-visit in Hammaskraal.
The purpose of the visit is to monitor the situation and undertake government`s interventions in response to cholera outbreak in the area.
The government leaders will use this opportunity to visit the patients and also interact with community stakeholders on the short-term methods to prevent further spread, whilst government is working on a long-lasting solution to address the supply and water quality crisis in Hammanskraal and neighbouring areas.
Members of the media are invited to the visit scheduled as follows:
Date: Monday, 22 May 2023
Time: 12h00
Venue: Jubilee District Hospital, Hammanskraal
For media enquiries, please contact:
Mr Foster Mohale
Health Departmental Spokesperson
Cell: 072 432 3792
E-mail: Foster.mohale@health.gov.za
Mr Doctor Tshwale
Spokesperson for Health Minister
Cell: 063 657 8487
E-mail: Doctor.Tshwale@health.gov.za
Motalatale Modiba,
Gauteng Health Department
Cell: 064 803 0808
E-mail: healthmediaenquiries@gauteng.gov.za
Andile Tshona
Water and Sanitation
Cell: 073 566 3345
