The Ministry of Health and Childcare has released its Weekly Disease Report for the week ending 02 February 2025, providing updates on various health concerns across the country.
Influenza/Common Cold: 
A total of 3,912 suspected cases of influenza/common cold were reported this week, with no deaths. Manicaland and Mashonaland East provinces recorded the highest number of cases, with 1,439 and 967 cases, respectively. The cumulative total stands at 13,471 suspected cases, with no reported deaths.
Measles: 
Seven new suspected cases of measles were reported, with no suspected deaths. Harare Province reported three cases, Mashonaland Central two, and Mashonaland East and Mashonaland each reported one. The cumulative number of suspected measles cases is now 34, with no deaths.
Common Diarrhoea: 
A total of 8,464 cases of common diarrhoea were reported, with no deaths. Of these, 3,358 cases were from children under 5 years old. The provinces with the highest number of cases were Mashonaland Central (1,178) and Mashonaland East (1,157). Cumulatively, there have been 35,265 cases and 17 deaths.
Malaria: 
There were 2,009 reported cases of malaria this week, along with six deaths. The highest number of cases were reported in Manicaland (824) and Mashonaland West (527). The provinces also saw several deaths, including two in Mutare District, one in Chimanimani, Buhera, Rushinga, and Makonde Districts. The cumulative figures for malaria cases are 5,710 with 17 deaths, and the cumulative case fatality rate (CFR) stands at 0.3%.
Cholera: 
This week, 24 suspected cases of cholera and one suspected death were reported. The majority of suspected cases (23) were from Mazowe District. Cumulative figures for cholera now stand at 107 suspected cases, with one suspected death, but no confirmed cases or deaths.
Dysentery: 
A total of 545 dysentery cases were reported, with no deaths. Mashonaland Central and Mashonaland West provinces reported the highest numbers of cases, with 114 and 97, respectively. The cumulative total for dysentery cases is now 2,416, with one death.
Typhoid: 
No suspected cases or deaths from typhoid were reported this week. The cumulative total for suspected typhoid cases remains at two, with no deaths, resulting in a cumulative CFR of 0%.

Pindula News

The Health Ministry says many people in Zimbabwe are getting sick. 

- Thousands of people have flu and colds, but no one has died. 
- Some kids have measles, but no kids have died. 
- Lots of people have diarrhea, and sadly, 17 people have died. 
- Malaria is also a big problem, with 17 people dead. 
- There are only a few cases of cholera and dysentery, but one person died from dysentery. 
- Thankfully, there are no cases of typhoid.

Everyone should try to stay healthy and wash their hands to avoid getting sick.

Health Ministry Reports Spike In Malaria And Diarrhoea Cases

The Ministry of Health and Child Care has announced that health institutions must vaccinate everyone who will be in queues before 1700 hours.
Some people were being sent away when the time approaches 5 pm in a bid to abide by recently imposed lockdown regulations that imposed a curfew that starts at 1830 hours. Pindula News presents the notice that was directed to all PMDs and CEOs of Central Hospitals.
<blockquote>RE: COVID-19 VACCINATION
We make reference to the above subject.
The Ministry has noted some challenges which the members of the public face while trying to access the COVID-19 vaccines and wishes to advice as follows:
1. All people in a queue for vaccination before 1700 hours shall be vaccinated on the same day;
2. All those who present themselves for vaccination without National Identification Cards or Passport shall be vaccinated upon producing a letter from the Headman, Local Councillor, or Member of Parliament confirming them as ordinarily resident in the area.
Please be guided accordingly.</blockquote>
Zimbabwe is aiming to inject at least 10 million people to achieve head immunity. Nearly 1 million people have already been vaccinated.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>

Ministry Of Health Guide On COVID-19 Vaccination Hours

Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) coronavirus situation report as of 23 October 2020:
<ul>
<li>New cases: 15</li>
<li>Locals: 15</li>
<li>Returnees: 0 </li>
<li>Deaths: 0</li>
<li>Recoveries: 29</li>
<li>PCR Tests Done: 1039</li>
<li>National Recovery Rate: 94%</li>
<li>Active Cases: 250</li>
<li>Total Cumulative Cases: 8 257</li>
<li>Total Recoveries: 7 771</li>
<li>Total Deaths: 236</li>
</ul>
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