By 
Shumirai Nyamadzawo
The dormitory town of Chitungwiza recorded their first cholera cases at St Mary’s Clinic, recently, TecnoMagTv has learnt.
St Mary’s City Health promoters chairperson, Juliet Jotam confirmed the development of the ‘the first cholera case’ which was recorded on Friday.
The cholera outbreak in Chitungwiza has been attributed to cross-contamination of water sources such as boreholes and wells by blocked and damaged sewage systems.
Jotam had this to say, “The disease is spreading in the community.’ This instils fear and panic among residents. We are doing door-to-door campaigns, giving people awareness and teaching those hygiene habits such as washing hands before eating. We don’t want to see a lot of people die of cholera, that’s why we believe in prevention.”
Cholera patients are being attended at St Mary’s Baby Clinic. Zimbabwe is in a struggle with a cholera outbreak, with over 100 deaths recorded so far and more than 5,000 cases being recorded countrywide. However, Murambinda has been the most hit so far.
A representative from Chitungwiza Central Hospital also confirmed receiving a cholera patient.
“Yes, we received a cholera recently,” Said CCH spokesperson Audrey Tasaranarwo.
Chitungwiza council spokesperson Lovemore Meya could not be reached for comment on the matter.
However, resident through their residents’ association feels Chitungwiza has always been a ticking health time bomb.
“Chitungwiza has always been a ticking health time bomb that was expected to explode anytime. I hope the authorities are prepared to deal with the situation amicably and stop it from spreading,” said
Chitungwiza and Manyame Rural Residents Association Director Marvelous Kumalo.
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