Zimbabwe now Cholera-free: Cabinet

Vusumuzi Dube, Online News Editor

Cabinet on Tuesday declared Zimbabwe to be cholera-free, after the country went for 30 days without recording any new cases.

This marks a significant milestone in the country’s public health efforts. It comes as a result of concerted and strategic measures implemented by the government, health authorities, and various stakeholders to combat the spread of the waterborne disease.

Speaking during a post-Cabinet briefing, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere said despite this milestone the public should continue observing hygiene and sanitation at all times.

“The Minister of Health and Child Care (Dr Douglas Mombeshora) would like to advise the nation that the country has not witnessed any case of Cholera in the past thirty days. This means that the country is now free from Cholera. However, the public is encouraged to continue observing hygiene and sanitation at all times,” said Minister Muswere.