Cholera Rapid Response Campaign Yielding Visible Results
By Yvonne Mutambwa
Cabinet received the weekly update on the National Cholera Outbreak
Response.
Speaking at the post cabinet briefing, Minister of Information and Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Honourable Jenfan Muswere advised that during the period 14 to 20 February 2024,
1 025 new suspected cholera cases were reported, reflecting a reduction
from the 1 286 cases reported the previous week.
” Districts that have not
yet reported cholera cases are Bulilima Insiza, Mangwe, Tsholotsho,
Lupane, Nkayi and Shurugwi.
” Government is distributing the resources
required inorder to assist patients. The nation is also informed that as a
result of strong interventions through the Ministry of Health and Child
Care, cholera cases are now on the decline in districts including
Chipinge, Mutare, Gutu, Hwange, Chitungwiza and Uzumba Maramba
Pfungwe,” said Minister Muswere.
The Harare and Chitungwiza, and will also support training in Case
management and surveillance.
The nation is further advised that Government has procured one
hundred thousand Rapid Diagnostic Kits, other resources have also been
availed for the procurement of six million kits and 6.3 million vaccines to
cover additional hotspots.
“Cabinet wishes to reiterate that communities should continue to adhere
to disease prevention strategies and get vaccinated at their nearest
Health Centres,”added Minister Muswere.
In addition, some health centres, especially in Harare,
will be open after business hours and also during weekends.
The public is also advised to continue to use safe clean water.
Robust vaccination campaign is yielding visible results in
the known cholera hotspots, while screening for cholera and other
infectious diseases is ongoing at all points of entry.
Furthermore, the Africa Centre for Disease Control is procuring water
treatment chemicals and branded tents for Oral Rehydration Points.
The Centre has also supported the training of 500 community health workers
Harare and Chitungwiza, and will also support training in Case
management and surveillance.
The nation is further advised that Government has procured one
hundred thousand Rapid Diagnostic Kits, other resources have also been
availed for the procurement of six million kits and 6.3 million vaccines to
cover additional hotspots.
Cabinet wishes to reiterate that communities should continue to adhere
to disease prevention strategies and get vaccinated at their nearest
Health Centres
Some health centres, especially in Harare,
will be open after business hours and also during weekends.
The public is also advised to continue to use safe clean water.
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