Cape Town urges continued vigilance despite fewer child cases of diarrheal disease recorded [SOUND]

# The City of Cape Town says there has been a 25-percent decrease in the number of children younger than five who visited clinics with diarrheal disease since October last year. The period between November and May is regarded as a surge season as it usually coincides with an increase in diarrheal disease. Mayoral committee member for Community Services and Health, Francine Higham, says the disease can lead to serious complications for young children, therefore continued vigilance is required: