By Staff Reporter
ZIMBABWE has recorded 15 cholera deaths and over 2000 suspected cases, the cabinet has said.
Addressing journalists during a post cabinet media briefing Tuesday, ICT minister Jenfan Muswere (pictured) said all provinces have recorded suspected cholera cases.
“Cabinet is informing the nation that a cumulative 154 317 suspected cholera cases have been reported on the African continent, with 2 747 deaths, reflecting a Case Fatality Rate of 1.78%.
“Zimbabwe has so far recorded 2 076 cases, with 1 942 recoveries and 15 deaths, reflecting a Case Fatality Rate of 2.3%.
“All ten provinces have reported cholera suspected cases. Manicaland, Harare and Matabeleland South Provinces contribute 83% of the country’s cases to date. Cholera confirmed deaths have been recorded in Harare (3), Manicaland (8), Mashonaland Central (2), Mashonaland West (1) and Masvingo (1).
Cabinet also said the government was releasing funds towards fighting the disease.
“In light of the continued increase in cholera cases, Cabinet has resolved as follows: that the multi-sectoral approach to responding to the cholera outbreak be continued with a focus to address water and sanitation; and that the ministry of health and child care, working closely with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, intensify timely releases of funds to facilitate the cholera comprehensive response,” Muswere said.
