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Patients must bring their own water to Masilo Clinic
Molefi Sompane
The provincial health department says the local municipality is responsible for providing water to Masilo Clinic.
An outbreak of typhoid fever has been reported in Hammanskraal
Faith Mutizira
[WATCH] An outbreak of #typhoidfever has been reported in Hammanskraal – a disease spread through contaminated food and water. Officials say it’s not linked to the area’s water supply, but many residents remain concerned about water quality and access. We spoke to a few people who shared their concerns. Author
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Sandile Mbili
Many people who survive extreme weather events like floods don’t get any mental health support.
Jubilee Hospital faces ongoing water shortage
Keletso Mkhwanazi
The issue at Jubilee hospital is part of a broader water crisis in Hammanskraal, worsened by cable theft in the area.
Malaria elimination is slipping out of reach for SADC countries
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