Foodborne illness classified as a national disaster

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South Africa’s National Disaster Management Centre has classified the recent uptick in foodborne illnesses across the country as a national disaster. This was announced by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane. This after a spate of foodborne illnesses as a result of several factors have claimed the lives of some 22 people including children this year and left others hospitalised. Phemelo speaks to Toxicologist, Dr Gerhard Verdoorn.

21 Nov 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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