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South Africa: Coordinated Response Launched to Tackle Bronkhorstspruit Water Illness Surge

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has established a multi-pronged response team to tackle an increase in gastrointestinal illness affecting children and communities at Bronkhorstspruit in the City of Tshwane…

  • Emergency response team formed to tackle Bronkhorstspruit water illness outbreak.
  • 408 reported cases of gastrointestinal illness between Oct 7-18, 2026.
  • Contaminated water from BWTW suspected cause, Norovirus, Campylobacter, Shigella detected.

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