HARARE, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Zimbabwean government has stepped up its fight against the cholera outbreak that continues to ravage Harare, the country's capital, as well as other districts across the country.
Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, said Tuesday that there were 1,744 new suspected cholera cases reported during the week ending Thursday, compared to 1,259 registered the previous week.
Harare and Chitungwiza recorded the highest number of suspected cases during the period, Muswere said.
Two rural districts of Zvishavane and Mbire reported suspected cases during the period, as the outbreak continues to spread across the country, he said.
He said the government has so far set up 46 cholera treatment camps in the affected areas, while oral rehydration points are being set up in communities to bring services closer to the people. ■
