#Listeriosis awareness at Park Station
Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Development, Dr Mpho Phalatse, embarked on an awareness campaign at Park Station to educate members of the public about the dangers of Listeriosis following the continued spread of the disease.
As of 16 January 2018 a total of 764 Listeriosis cases have been reported across the country, with 212 from Johannesburg. 19 deaths have been reported in Johannesburg as a result of the disease.
Accompanied by the City’s health officials, MMC Phalatse engaged and educated commuters, food vendors, as well as shop owners and managers operating at Park Station on the necessary steps that should be taken to prevent the spread of Listeriosis.
“It is important that we continue to educate and inform our communities about the dangers posed by Listeriosis. If we work together and be vigilant in our own spaces we can stop the spread of Listeriosis and avoid unnecessary deaths. We are facing huge challenges as wrong information is spreading about Listeriosis. That is why it’s important that we continue the campaign,” said Phalatse while distributing pamphlets about Listeriosis.
Phalatse said that as South Africa’s and Johannesburg’s transport Hub, Park Station was the perfect place to reach the masses as it attracts thousands of commuters from across the province and the country.
Phalatse said campaigns across the City’s seven regions will continue at key areas, including taxi ranks and clinics, to keep residents of Joburg informed.
