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THE City of Harare has reported that there are now 39 confirmed and 185 suspected cholera cases.
Glen View 3 is now the worst affected area, surpassing Budiriro, which was the hardest hit at the onset of the outbreak.
As of yesterday, Zimbabwe had recorded 241 confirmed, 834 suspected cases, five confirmed deaths and 18 suspected deaths.
City Health Department epidemiologist, Dr Michael Vere, said water supplies had improved in most of the affected areas.
“We have implemented short-term to medium-term measures to improve water quality and the amount of water being pumped to these areas.
“We have engaged our sister department in order to improve water supply.
“For example, Glen View and Budiriro have recorded an improvement in terms of water supply, and the municipal water has also been found safe to drink with adequate chlorine.”
He said boreholes were also being repaired in the affected areas to increase water supply.
“We are also installing additional storage tanks so that more people can access water.
“We have also acquired point of use water treatment tablets from partners, and we are also in the process of procuring water guard to supply these areas.
“These are some of the short-term measures we have implemented in order to improve water quality and also the amount of water people are receiving.”
The worst cholera outbreak hit Harare between 2008-2009 resulting in more than 4 000 dying from the waterborne disease.
More than 100 000 were infected countrywide.
Online Reporter