The Ministry of Health and Child Care has released an update on the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, revealing that as of January 17, 2024, there have been over 2,200 confirmed cases of cholera in the country. In a statement seen by Pindula News, the Ministry also mentioned that at least 70 people have lost their lives due to this waterborne disease.
Read the statement:To combat the spread of cholera, the government has implemented several measures. They have imposed restrictions, including a ban on food at funerals, to prevent further transmission of the disease. Additionally, cholera treatment camps have been established in various areas across the country. The government has also intensified surveillance efforts and engaged local leaders and village health workers in active case detection.
The outbreak occurs when densely populated cities such as Harare and Bulawayo are facing challenges in access to clean water and proper sanitation raising fears that the disease would spread rapidly if not managed in time. Harare, the capital city, is facing prolonged water shortages, with certain neighbourhoods enduring the consequences. The daily water requirement for Harare residents is estimated at 800 million litres, while the city’s current capacity stands at only about 494 million litres. Bulawayo, the second-largest city, has also introduced water rationing measures, leaving some areas without water for 72 hours or more.
Source: Pindula
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