<p>This abstract titled "Investigation of a cluster of illness and deaths, Dutlwe Village, Kweneng East, Botswana, November 2022" was submitted for consideration. &nbsp;hear are my thoughts.&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Title : "Since the out was confirmed as cyanide poisoning among household members in Kweneng East district" the title should read "Investigation of cyanide poisoning, Dutlwe Village, Kweneng East, Botswana, November, 2022</li><li><strong>Background- </strong>What was the magnitude of the outbreak? The number of initial cases needs to be indicated in the background&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Methods- lack data </strong>management<strong> </strong>component. How was analysed ? "Case-patients presented with sweating (100%), dizziness (100%), diarrhoea (100%), and vomiting (83%) in the results section contradict the case definition"</li><li>&nbsp;Results - how many deaths were reported? &nbsp;Investigation of a cluster of illness and deaths????</li></ol><p>&nbsp;</p>