confirmed that thousands visit the hospital daily, overloading the system and the staff so that many are sent home without medication.
City council health centres have also confirmed that they are handling about 900 cases of diarrhoea per day. Two years ago, before the water problems, clinics attended very few cases of diarrhoea.
“We have a persistent problem and have decided to continue treating all diarrhoea-related cases free of charge,” said Dr Chonzi from the city health department.
He said Hatcliffe Extension, Mabvuku, Tafara, Budiriro and Kuwadzana were the hardest hit and there were fears the situation might get out of hand if the water management situation did not improve.
Environment and Tourism Minister Francis Nhema has been urged to attend the matter urgently. – Trust Matsilele
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