S1 E5: Cholera Chronicles - Environmental Health & WASH in Response to the Cholera Outbreak. Ms Aphiwe Dinga

In dialogue with Ms. Aphiwe Dinga

Join Ms. Aphiwe Dinga in this enlightening episode from the World Health Organization (WHO) South Africa podcast series. Titled "Environmental Health, WASH and IPC in Cholera Response," we explore WHO South Africa's response to the Cholera Outbreak and the critical role of Water, Sanitation, Hygiene (WASH), and Infection Prevention Control (IPC) in effectively tackling cholera outbreak in the South Africa.

In this episode, we delve into how the World Health Organization (WHO) prioritizes and allocates resources during cholera outbreaks, emphasizing WASH and IPC in affected areas and its integration into healthcare settings for transmission prevention and improved patient care.

Discover the collaborative efforts between WHO, the National Department of Health (NDOH), MSF Southern Africa, UNICEF and other partners to bolster WASH and IPC services during the Cholera outbreak.

As the conversation navigates challenges and draw from lessons learned in Cholera Outbreak response, join us in envisioning a future where environmental health, WASH and IPC become cornerstones in mitigating Cholera outbreaks and strengthening outbreak response in South Africa.

Read more on WHO South Africa's response to the Cholera outbreak here.

This conversation was recorded on 30 August 2023.

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