SHANNISE DZOBO
HARARE-The Government has confirmed that as of June 24, 2023 the country’s cumulative suspected cholera cases had reached 3 017 with 2 910 recoveries, 19 confirmed deaths and 52 suspected deaths.
This came out during last week’s Cabinet meeting where it was reported the case fatality rate (CFR) for all deaths, confirmed and suspected stands at 2.4%.
All the provinces have reported cholera suspected cases with Manicaland recording 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 Province with 12 deaths, Harare with 3 deaths, Mashonaland Central with 2 deaths and Mashonaland West and Masvingo with one case each.
According to Cabinets minutes the Government will have to implement a multi-sectoral approach led by the Ministry of Water in order to address the water, sanitation challenges which are fueling the cholera outbreak.
