Outbreak of Cholera across the country
There was an increase in Cholera cases in Zimbabwe, particularly in
Harare suburbs. The City of Harare and the Government of Zimbabwe
declared a state of emergency in November. As of 7 November 2023,
Zimbabwe recorded 6685 suspected cholera cases and 136 suspected
deaths. In Glenview 2, Harare, ZPP recorded a case of houses flooded in
sewer after a burst sewer pipe had not been attended to for more than a
week. This situation exposes residents to cholera and other waterborne
diseases affecting their right to healthcare. Deaths were reported on 22
November with people allegedly admitted at Beatrice Infection Hospital for
suspected cholera cases while more residents of 56 Crescent were being
treated for diarrhoea at Glenview Polyclinic. According to Section 73 of the
Zimbabwe Constitution, ‘Everyone has a right to an environment that is not
harmful to their health and well-being and to have their environment
protected for the benefit of present and future generations through
reasonable legislative and other measures. The outbreak of cholera in
Harare and other parts of Zimbabwe displays violations of Section 73. The
delays by City Council authorities to resolve the problems also affect the
residents’ access to clean water (Section 77, Constitution of Zimbabwe).
Sourced from New.Zimbabwe.com
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