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DisasterSouth Africa·23 Oct 2026

Over 130 ill at Rhodes University and Saint Albans Prison amid water testing

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A stomach-illness outbreak affecting 111 individuals at Rhodes University and 23 at Saint Albans Prison prompted a collaborative investigation by the Department of Water and Sanitation, the Eastern Cape government, and health authorities. Patients reported symptoms including severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration. Preliminary findings…

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