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Collected on 28 July 2026
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Safe water treatment using bleach
Citizens are advised to treat water safely by adding one teaspoon of bleach to every 25 litres of water, mixing thoroughly, and waiting at least 30 minutes before consumption.
They must continue to exercise precaution before drinking water by pouring a teaspoon of bleach into 25 litres of water, mix well and wait for at least 30 minutes or boil the water at least three minutes.
Places
Mpumalanga, City of Mbombela Local Municipality
Reference
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/tests-underway-find-cause-diarrhoea-outbreak
Handwashing with soap
People are advised to wash their hands with soap before eating, after using toilets, after changing nappies, and after throwing away rubbish to prevent disease spread.
Residents are being encouraged to exercise caution by continuously washing their hands with soap before eating and after using the toilets, washing hands after changing baby nappies, and after throwing away rubbish.
Boiling water for safety
Residents are encouraged to boil water for at least three minutes to ensure it is safe to drink.
They must continue to exercise precaution before drinking water by pouring a teaspoon of bleach into 25 litres of water, mix well and wait for at least 30 minutes or boil the water at least three minutes.
Medical consultation for suspected diarrhoea
Residents of the Ehlanzeni region, particularly in Mbombela Municipality, are urged to visit their nearest health facility if they suspect they have diarrhoea, which includes symptoms like loose stools, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps.
The provincial government is further encouraging citizens to go to the nearest health facility immediately if they suspect that they are experiencing diarrhoea, which is mainly in the form of passing loose stools, feeling nauseas and vomiting as well as feeling stomach cramps,
Safe food handling practices
Residents should wash or peel fruits and vegetables, cook food thoroughly (especially meat), and store food in clean and cool places to avoid contamination.
Citizens are encouraged to prepare food safely by constantly washing or peeling fruit and vegetables, cooking food thoroughly, especially meat, and should store food in a clean and cool place.
