Tshwane investigates up to 160 diarrhoea cases in Bronkhorstspruit

The City of Tshwane is investigating up to 160 reported cases of diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal illnesses in Bronkhorstspruit, with authorities working to determine the cause of the outbreak. Most patients were treated at Bronkhorstspruit Hospital, while others were treated at Mamelodi Hospital, Steve Biko Academic Hospital, and Wilgers Hospital.

The City has intensified water testing at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant and across the distribution network to assess whether the water supply could be linked to the illnesses. A multidisciplinary team comprising the City of Tshwane, Tshwane District Health Services, and the provincial and national departments of health is investigating the reported cases.

Residents have been encouraged to use alternative safe water supplies while investigations continue.

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