Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. The Harare City Council has expressed concern over the rise in the number of cholera cases in the city.
In a statement this Tuesday, the local authority said it recorded 30 confirmed cases of cholera in Kuwadzana and the Crowborough area over the weekend of 10-12 November 2023 including 2 deaths.
The council said that the other highly affected areas are Glen View and Glen Norah.
The local authority noted several factors contributing to the spread of cholera. These are:
Drinking of untreated borehole water
Drinking untreated well water
Attending and eating at gatherings
Attending gatherings and shaking hands
The presence of burst sewers in the communities
Consumption of cooked food from unlicensed vendors
In order to curb the spread of cholera, the Harare City Council has recommended that residents:Get Pindula News on our WhatsApp Channel
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Seek early treatment to prevent death. Treatment is free at all council clinics.
Avoid gatherings.
Treat all borehole and well water with water guard or aquatabs before drinking
Avoid food from unlicensed vendors
Report any suspected cholera case or death at the nearest clinic.
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