Cholera fatality rate now at 2.4%

Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa on Thursday announced that the country’s cholera cases have risen to 3 017, with 19 confirmed deaths and 52 suspected deaths.

2 910 recoveries have been recorded to date.

In a post cabinet briefing, Minister Mutsvangwa revealed that all provinces have reported cholera suspected cases.

“The nation is informed that as of June 24, 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 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.

She also said the government will ensure that water challenges are dealt with to stop the spread of the disease.

“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.