By Staff Writer 

Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable Douglas Mombeshora says the cholera vaccination programme is yielding good results.

Speaking during Cabinet this week, the Health Minister said cholera cases were declining.

"The nation is advised that during the period 14 to 20 February 2024, 1 025 new suspected cholera cases were reported, reflecting a reduction from the 1 286 cases reported the previous week. Districts that have not yet reported cholera cases are Bulilima Insiza, Mangwe, Tsholotsho, Lupane, Nkayi and Shurugwi," he said.

"Government is distributing the resources required in order to assist patients. The nation is also informed that as a result of strong interventions through the Ministry of Health and Child Care, cholera cases are now on the decline in districts, including Chipinge, Mutare, Gutu, Hwange, Chitungwiza and Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe. The robust vaccination campaign is yielding visible results in the known cholera hotspots, while screening for cholera and other infectious diseases is ongoing at all points of entry. 

"Furthermore, the Africa Centre for Disease Control is procuring water treatment chemicals and branded tents for Oral Rehydration Points.The Centre has also supported the training of 500 community health workers in Harare and Chitungwiza, and will also support training in Case management and surveillance"