Where this doctor finds hope amid her country's record cholera outbreak
NPR Online NewsAPR 2023
South Africa’s cholera outbreak underscores severe systemic issues plaguing the country’s government as its citizens are paying the price for two decades of neglect and mismanagement. Not only do many South Africans lack access to safe water, but they also live in areas with a complete lack of funding and waste management. Failure at all levels brought this deadly crisis, and the government must answer for its years of mismanagement.
Local and provincial authorities are doing all they can to treat the ongoing cholera outbreak — which isn't unique to South Africa — and are working with hospitals to keep citizens safe. While there have been some errors, there's only so much local health officials can do on their own. This persistent illness requires collective action from nations across the African region in order to create proper preventative plans.