By Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe has recorded a total of 3,017 suspected cases of cholera, with 19 confirmed deaths and 52 suspected deaths, government has said.
Addressing the media during a post cabinet briefing, information minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the country has also recorded 2,910 recoveries from cholera to date.
“The nation is informed that as of 24 June 2023, Zimbabwe’s cumulative suspected cases had reached 3 017, with 2 910 recoveries, 19 confirmed deaths, and 52 suspected deaths.
“The case fatality rate (CFR) for all deaths, confirmed and suspected, was 2.4%. All provinces have reported cholera suspected cases, with Manicaland having recorded the highest number at 1 251, followed by Harare with 1 121 and Matabeleland South Province with 277.
“Cholera confirmed deaths have been recorded in Manicaland (12), Harare (3), Mashonaland Central (2), and Mashonaland West and Masvingo with one case each. Regarding the regional situation, a cumulative 154 317 suspected cholera cases and 2 747 deaths have been reported in the African Region,” Mutsvangwa said.
Mutsvangwa also said efforts to contain the outbreak are underway.
“Government will implement a multi-sectoral approach led by the Minister responsible for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, in order to address the water, sanitation challenges which are fueling the cholera outbreak,” she added.
