Outbreaks - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Outbreaks

Concern over loss of lives during veld fire outbreaks

LOSS of lives during veld fire outbreaks has sparked calls on the government to provide incentives to people employed to extinguish fire and community members who partake in the process

By Silas Nkala Sep. 25, 2025

Concern over loss of lives during veld fire outbreaks

Harare residents fret over dry taps

In Harare, cholera is endemic with the worst outbreak experienced in 2008, which led to 4 288 deaths.

By Vanessa Gonye Dec. 29, 2024

Watch out, influenza has gone wild

You have to visit your clinician for further action. The viral infection can worsen or complicate to give conditions such as:

By Johannes Marisa Jun. 9, 2024

‘45m children at high risk of climate change-induced diseases’

Unicef regional director for eastern and southern Africa, Eva Kadilli, said the climate change crisis is a real threat to children through disease outbreaks and malnutrition.

By Gracious Daniel Mar. 27, 2024

‘45m children at high risk of climate change-induced diseases’

ED blames councils for cholera outbreaks

The Citizens Coalition for Change, which controls most urban councils did not respond to the issue when contacted for comment.

By Tafadzwa Kachiko and Gracious Daniel Oct. 23, 2023

ED blames councils for cholera outbreaks

Beitbridge moves to fight cholera

Natural resources governance and environmental expert Tapuwa O’bren Nhachi attributed recurrent cholera outbreaks in Beitbridge to poor sanitation and contaminated water sources.

By Moses Mugugunyeki Sep. 12, 2023