A new World Health Organization report says that a cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe has killed 775 people with 16,141 suspected cases reported across the African nation.
"Approximately half of cases have been recorded in Budiriro, a heavily populated suburb on the western outskirts of the capital, Harare," said the WHO.
About 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.
Earlier, the UN humanitarian affairs bureau said the death toll had reached 746, with 15,572 suspected cases reported.
The capital Harare is the worst-affected district with 189 deaths and 7,653 suspected cases recorded as of December 9, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said in a statement.
Zimbabwe Pleads for Help Amid Growing Cholera Epidemic
Zimbabwe's government pleaded for international help after declaring a national emergency over a cholera epidemic that has left 560 dead, as Britain warned the country had become a failed state.
Zimbabwe's government pleaded for international help after declaring a national emergency over a cholera epidemic that has left 560 dead, as Britain warned the country had become a failed state.
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Cholera Unleashes Its Rein of Sickness in Zimbabwe
Roselyn Moyo has stopped allowing her children to play outside on the streets of Harare for fear of contracting cholera.
Roselyn Moyo has stopped allowing her children to play outside on the streets of Harare for fear of contracting cholera.
UN To Tackle Zimbabwe Cholera
The United Nations children's fund said it needed 17.5 million dollars (13.6 million euros) to tackle cholera in Zimbabwe.
The United Nations children's fund said it needed 17.5 million dollars (13.6 million euros) to tackle cholera in Zimbabwe.
