Five new cholera cases have been reported in Zimbabwe's eastern district of Chipinge, health authorities said on Friday.
Five new cholera cases have been reported in Zimbabwe's eastern district of Chipinge, health authorities said on Friday.
"We always have sporadic cases in this area, so there is really nothing to shout or panic about at this stage," Health Minister Henry Madzorera told journalists.
Cholera
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Cholera is an infection of the small intestine and is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.
Last year Zimbabwe experienced its worst cholera outbreak in history, which killed over 4,200 people and sickened nearly 100,000.
The United Nations last month warned that cholera was likely to strike again in the country, saying that less than half the humanitarian aid needed has been raised.
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New Cholera Outbreak 'Almost Inevitable' in Zimbabwe
Cholera will almost certainly hit Zimbabwe again, after 4,200 people died over the last year, the United Nations warned Wednesday, saying less than half the humanitarian aid needed has been raised.
Cholera will almost certainly hit Zimbabwe again, after 4,200 people died over the last year, the United Nations warned Wednesday, saying less than half the humanitarian aid needed has been raised.
Containing Cholera: An Interview
Cholera, as we know, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The mode of transmission of the disease is by consuming contaminated water.
Cholera, as we know, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The mode of transmission of the disease is by consuming contaminated water.
