Zimbabwe announces typhoid outbreak in Harare

[James.Grage]

Zimbabwe announces typhoid outbreak in Harare
Wednesday 27th January 2016 23:05

Zimbabwe has reportedly announced several cases of typhoid in the capital Harare, sparking fears of a major outbreak in the city.

According to The Herald, Harare City Health Director, Dr Prosper Chonzi, revealed that three cases of the disease had been reported in the last week.

The cases, confirmed in the areas of Glen Norah, Hopley and Hatfield, were of concern due to food being prepared in unhygienic conditions in certain parts.

Chonzi, however, called for calm among residents, saying that more than 30 cases of typhoid constitute an outbreak and that measures were being taken to curtail a further spread of the disease.

The announcement is the latest of several outbreaks to hit the capital in recent years.

 

[CAustin]

Anyone traveling there needs to take the pills. Not cheap but worth it.

 

[Bruce]

I will pass through there in 3 weeks... will just drink whiskey. Should be fine then!!!