Day: September 11, 2018

Delta, Unilever Move In To Curb Cholera

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LOCAL corporates, Delta Beverages and Unilever have joined in the fight against Cholera amidst indications that government has declared the prevailing Cholera epidemic a national disaster. HealthTimes Reporter The epidemic has killed not less than 20 people so far while another 2000 cases have been recorded in Harare. Delta Corporate affairs executive, Patricia Murambinda said Delta had extended its “MAKE A DIFFERENCE” (MAD) campaign on combating post-consumer waste through an intervention to assist the cholera stricken Glen View and Budiriro communities. “This is in line with the company’s BETTER &…

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#Breaking: Cholera Death Toll Rises To 20…2000 Cases Reported…Harare Declared Unsafe

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THE  prevailing cholera outbreak has claimed over 20 lives with more than 2000 cases having been reported so far across the country, incoming Health and Childcare Minister Dr Obadiah Moyo has said. By Kudakwashe Pembere The first Cholera cases were reported last week in Glenview and Budiriro but situation on the ground indicates that the epidemic has spread beyond the capital city. Briefing Journalists during a tour of Beatrice Road Infectious Diseases Hospital better known as Nazareth where some cholera cases are  monitored, Dr Moyo declared Harare an unsafe city…

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