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Organophosphate caused deaths of six children in Naledi: Motsoaledi

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Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi confirmed a toxicology report has revealed the organophosphate Terbufos caused the deaths of six children in Naledi, Soweto, earlier this month. 

Motsoaledi, other ministers led by the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints), held a media briefing on Monday as part of government’s response to recent incidents of food poisoning in the country. 
28 Oct 2024 5AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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