By Brenda Masilela

Johannesburg - Measures have been put in place by the City of Johannesburg for early detection and prompt response to prevent the spread of cholera in the area.

No new cases of cholera have been reported, but Joburg's Health Department is still urging residents to practise proper hygiene.

The first reported case of cholera in Johannesburg was on 18 November 2008. Since then, 117 clinically suspected cholera cases have been reported, but just 25 have had laboratory confirmation, reports Joburg.org.

Nkosinathi Nkabinde, the provincial Health Department's spokesperson, said the city had a surveillance system in place for early detection of the disease.

"The surveillance system involves ongoing testing of water, rivers and streams in the city, and telephonic notification of all cases by health professionals. All cases are investigated to determine the source of infection."

Ongoing education campaigns have also been conducted since the festive season and pamphlets have been distributed.

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