Zimbabwe has initiated an Oral Cholera Vaccination (OCV) campaign, conducted in collaboration with UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The campaign commenced in the severely affected Kuwadzana suburb of Harare on Monday, targeting individuals aged one and above. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora disclosed that the campaign aims to reach 2.3 million people, with an […]
Contaminated Irrigation Water in Canals Linked to Chiredzi Cholera Outbreak
The cholera outbreak in Chiredzi has been linked to contaminated water in irrigation canals, according to a statement from the presidency on Monday. The health ministry reported that 18,100 individuals have received treatment for cholera, resulting in 323 deaths. On January 14 alone, Chiredzi reported 45 new infections, with 83 people currently receiving treatment in […]