Welcome to AfriTox

Your first stop for POISONS INFORMATION. Supported by the Red Cross Children's Hospital.

Not every accidental ingestion of a toxic substance needs emergency treatment in hospital. AfriTox is a uniquely South African poisons information database which gives doctors immediate information about how to manage poisonings.

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Western Cape Poisons Telephone Service: +27 861 555 777

24 hour service - If you just want to test this number, please do so between 8:30am and 4pm on weekdays.

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