4 new cases of cholera reported within 24 hrs

Malawi cholera death toll crosses 1,300: health official | Reuters

Zim Now Writer

The country has recorded four new suspected cholera cases within a period of 24 hours, according to the Health and Childcare Ministry.

A total of 13 people are still hospitalised in different parts of the country.

Cholera cases have been detected in eight provinces since this year’s outbreak, with Matabeleland North and Midlands provinces yet to record any patients.

Statistics from the Ministry of Health and Child Care, the new cases were reported in Beitbridge (one), Bitkita (one), Mutare and Chegutu.

“The first cholera outbreak in the country in 2023 started on the 12th of February 2023 in Chegutu Town, Mashonaland West Province. As of Sunday, a cumulative total of 325 suspected cholera cases, two laboratory-confirmed deaths, 5 suspected cholera deaths and 52 laboratory-confirmed cases were reported,” the Ministry revealed.