10 districts declared cholera free – Cabinet
Brian Rungano Temba
A government minister, yesterday updated the press on the national cholera outbreak response during their weekly Post Cabinet Briefing.
Minister of Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Hon Dr Jenfan Muswere told the press that incidences of new suspected cholera cases continue on a downward trend, with ten (10) districts having been declared cholera-free.
The cholera-free districts are Nyanga, Chimanimani, Makoni, Mwenezi, Kwekwe, Gokwe North, Chirumanzu, Matobo, Umzingwane and Binga.
“The Ministry of Health and Child Care continues to monitor all gatherings in order to avert the spread of cholera and other diseases.
Government wishes to express gratitude to church leaders and communities for their cooperation during the Easter holidays.
“As we gravitate towards a cholera-free situation, Government is urging all communities and religious leaders to uphold and observe good health and hygiene practices,” said Hon Muswere.
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