Cholera Outbreak in Zimbabwe Escalates, Over 150 Suspected Deaths

Poor sanitation, lack of awareness, and religious practices contribute to the spread of the disease, putting over 10 million people at risk.

Cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe has resulted in over 150 suspected deaths and more than 8,000 suspected cases since February.
The disease is spreading from urban to rural areas, putting at risk over 10 million people, including more than 5 million children.
Cholera is now present in all of the country's 10 provinces, with the highest rate of new cases since February being recorded since late October.
Poor sanitation conditions, lack of awareness, and certain religious practices are cited as major causes of the outbreak.
Local government failures have led to residents going for months without tap water, forcing them to dig shallow wells and boreholes that have also been contaminated by sewage.