NEW: Cholera deaths rise to 19

Online Reporter

Cholera had claimed 19 lives by June 19, 2023, according to the Ministry of Health and Child Care’s latest situation report.

In the period, 2 792 cases of the diarrheal disease were recorded, reflecting a case fatality rate of 0,69 percent.

“The highest numbers of cholera cases have been reported in Manicaland province with 1 177 cases and Harare province with 974 cases,” said the report.

Deaths have been recorded in Manicaland (12), Mashonaland Central (2), Mashonaland West (1), Masvingo (1), and Harare (3).

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