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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Zimbabwe : Suspected Cholera Outbreak In Suburb of Zimbabwean Capital

Via VOA News :

" Harare Residents Trust Coordinator Precious Shumba said residents of the Joburg Lines neighborhood were taken to a local clinic after experiencing severe diarrhea and vomiting.

Cholera has stricken about 20 families in Mbare, a high-density suburb of the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, local sources said, though no medical confirmation was available.

Harare Residents Trust Coordinator Precious Shumba said residents of the Joburg Lines neighborhood were taken to a local clinic after experiencing severe diarrhoa and vomiting. Sources said clean drinking water is scarce in Mbare, with many burst sewer lines."

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