Zim faces growing health crisis

The report also warned that malnutrition remains a major public health concern in Zimbabwe, with a quarter of all children experiencing stunting due to inadequate dietary intake.
By Problem Masau Feb. 28, 2024

Harare workers ordered to cut short their leave

Council is currently stepping up efforts to treat water to households and set up more clinics in cholera hotspots.
By Kenneth Nyangani Jan. 5, 2024
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HCC workers ‘sabotage’ cholera fight

According to a situational report from the Health and Child Care ministry, Zimbabwe has recorded 7 751 suspected cholera cases and more than 142 deaths.
By Lorraine Muromo Nov. 20, 2023
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Alarm bells ring over cholera spread

Mpilo Central Hospital clinical director Solwayo Ngwenya said water challenges facing residents in cities were fuelling the outbreak.
By Miriam Mangwaya Nov. 9, 2023

Govt hastens borehole drilling programme

Cabinet also revealed that it will intervene to improve the water supply situation in Harare where residents are going for weeks without the precious liquid.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Nov. 1, 2023

Editorial Comment: Cholera deaths a wake-up call

It is a tragedy that the country is still recording a high number of deaths from the mediaeval disease 14 years later.
By The Standard Oct. 8, 2023

Harare suburbs morph into cholera hotspots

Harare Provincial Affairs and Devolution secretary Tafadzwa Muguti yesterday urged residents to be on high alert for symptoms of cholera.
By Vanessa Gonye and Emma Nhancumba May. 23, 2023

Harare cholera cases shoot to 288

Provincial and Devolution secretary Tafadzwa Muguti said in a statement on Saturday that the figures were as of May 19, 2023.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko May. 22, 2023

Cholera cases spike

According to a Health and Child Care ministry situational report, 15 new suspected cholera cases were recorded on Friday.
By Vanessa Gonye May. 7, 2023