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As the country is currently grappling with COVID-19 pandemic another disease, this time bacterial, has hit the capital city, it has emerged.
The City’s southern suburb, Sunningdale, has so far recorded nine cases.
This was confirmed by the suburb’s representative Councillor Hammy Madzingira.
“Yes, I can confirm that there has been an outbreak of typhoid in Sunningdale 2. We have nine recorded cases. We are having a problem were sewer pipes have been bursting and at the same time water cuts which makes residents vulnerable,” said Madzingira
Cllr Madzingira has already notified the City Health department.
“I have since notified the City Health Department, but as you are aware they are also seized with the Covid-19, we are mobilizing resources so that we contain the outbreak. We are trying to supply residents with water guards and other disinfectants” he said.
Typhoid is a bacterial infection that can lead to a high fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. It can be fatal. It is caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. The infection is often passed on through contaminated food and drinking water, and it is more prevalent in places where handwashing is less frequent.
Madzingira has urged the residents to cautiously monitor what they consume.
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