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Zimbabwe: Govt Releases U.S.$4.5m to Avert Rainy Season Disease Surge

Cabinet has warned of heightened risks of waterborne disease outbreaks during the current rainy season approving emergency measures to strengthen preparedness and prevent a national health crisis.

Speaking during a post cabinet press briefing, Information Minister Zhemu Soda said Cabinet had received a detailed report on seasonal disease threats, urgent vaccine deployment and the need for contingency funding following sporadic cases of waterborne illnesses across the country.

“Although no major…

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