The Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care launched a Cholera vaccination campaign on Monday, January 29 2024, targeting multiple hotspots districts badly hit by the latest cholera outbreak.
Zimbabwe is among a handful of southern African countries battling an outbreak which began a year ago, but has seen a big jump in suspected Cholera cases in the last couple of weeks.
By January 24, health authorities had recorded 20,446 suspected Cholera cases, 2,324 confirmed cases, 19,711 recoveries, 71 confirmed deaths and 381 cases of deaths suspected to have been caused by the disease.
The Ministry of Health said Zimbabwe had secured about 2.2 million doses of the oral cholera vaccine (OCV) from the International Coordinating Group (ICG) led by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Here are some basic facts about the vaccination campaign:
What is the targeted population for the Cholera vaccination?
The vaccine will be given orally to everyone above the age of one year.
Is it compulsory?
No, the vaccination campaign is not compulsory but the Ministry of Health and Child Care is encouraging people to get vaccinated.
How many doses does one need?
One dose will be given and it will last for six months.
Which are the targeted Provinces?
- Harare
- Manicaland
- Masvingo
- Midlands
- Mashonaland East
- Mashonaland Central
- Mshonaland West
Which are the targeted Districts?
- Mutare Rural and Urban
- Buhera
- Gutu
- Mberengwa
- Zvishavane
- Uzumba Maramba-Pfungwe
- Mazowe
- Mbire
- Mt Darwin
Harare suburbs:
- Kuwadzana
- Budiriro
- Southlea Park
- Glen View
- Mbare
- Highfield
- Glen Norah
- Chitungwiza
Sources
The Ministry of Health and Child Care
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