News and Press Release in English on Zimbabwe about Contributions, Health, Epidemic and more; published on 27 Dec 2023 by WHO
Source: WHO Zimbabwe cholera outbreak update, December 2023 Issue – Zimbabwe | ReliefWeb
After years of relative calm, Zimbabwe has been grappling with a cholera outbreak since 12 February 2023. This resurgence is not an isolated incident, as 10 more countries (Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia, South Sudan, Burundi, Tanzania and South Africa) in Eastern and Southern Africa are facing similar challenges with cholera an acute watery diarrhea. To date, a total of 13,176 suspected cases and 1,543 confirmed cases have been reported.This stark reality underscores the need for continued coordinated action to control the spread of this preventable disease.
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