Typhoid claims 5 this year

Five people have so far died from typhoid this year out of the over 800 reported suspected cases as the water and sanitation situation in Harare continues to deteriorate.

Typhoid cases have been reported in different parts of Harare, with the worst affected areas being the densely populated western suburbs such as Hopley, Glen View and Budiriro.

According to the latest Health ministry weekly surveillance report, 55 cases of typhoid have been confirmed since the beginning of the year, with five fatalities being recorded.

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