BULAWAYO recorded a decline in diarrhoea cases in June, with 318 cases being reported compared to 366 in the previous month.
This is revealed in the latest Bulawayo City Council (BCC) minutes on adverse conditions reported in June this year.
“Three hundred and eighteen [318] diarrhoea cases compared to 366 cases from the previous month. Eight dysentery cases were reported compared to four cases from the previous month. Thirty-four dog bite cases were reported compared to 47 from the previous month,” the minutes read.
BCC revealed that no measles, cholera, COVID-19 or mumps cases were recorded in the same period.
According to the minutes, BCC councillors complained about dirty water that comes out soon after restoration of water supply.
Indications were that water coming out of the taps soon after restoration of supply should not be used for domestic purposes.
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“Councillor Ntombizodwa Khumalo inquired if council water was very clean and safe for domestic purposes. She was referring to the Standard Association of Zimbabwe laboratory results,” the minutes read.
In response, the department of health services assured council that the water is clean and safe for domestic consumption.
“Council water is very clean. In some cases, residents are encouraged to boil their water as an extra safety measure for clean water,” the council minutes read.
“Residents should also report to council if discoloured and smelly water is discharged from their taps. Investigations will be instituted accordingly.”