2 more cholera deaths recorded in Zim as cases soar

Zim Now Writer

Two more people succumbed to suspected cholera in the country as 38 more cases were detected across Zimbabwe, which now has a cumulative total of 1 649 as of yesterday.

The deaths were recorded in Manicaland Province, according to the daily situational report.

“Of the 38 new cases, 28 were recorded in Harare and 10 in Manicaland.  The 17 cholera hotspot districts in the country are Buhera, Chegutu, Chikomba, Chimanimani, Chipinge, Chitungwiza, Chiredzi, Harare, Gokwe North, Marondera, Mazowe, Shamva, Mutare, Murehwa, Mwenezi, Seke and Wedza.

“To date cases have been reported in nine provinces of the country since the beginning of 2023. As of Sunday, a cumulative total of 1 649 suspected cholera cases, 11 laboratory confirmed deaths, 33 suspected cholera deaths and 412 laboratory confirmed cases were reported,” read the report.