The Ministry of Health and Child Care reports that fourteen (14) people have died from snake bites since the start of the year. 
In its disease surveillance report for the week ending September 15, the Ministry announced that a total of 2,917 snake bite cases and 14 deaths have been documented this year. During the current week, there were 31 snake bite cases reported, but no fatalities occurred.
The Ministry also recorded 489 malaria cases and two deaths during the same week. The deaths were reported from Marondera District (1) in Mashonaland East and Parirenyatwa Group of Hospital (1) in Harare.
Overall, the cumulative figures for the year stand at 35,055 cases of malaria and 78 deaths.
Of the 489 malaria cases, 59 involved children under five years old, with significant cases reported in Mashonaland Central (244) and Manicaland (85).
In the same week, there were nine deaths attributed to 8,482 cases of common diarrhoea. The fatalities occurred at Mpilo Central Hospital (1) in Bulawayo, Mwenezi District (1) in Masvingo, and Nyanga District (2) in Manicaland.
Among the reported cases, 4,235 involved children under five years of age. The Ministry added:
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The provinces that reported highest number of cases were Mashonaland West (1230) and Manicaland (1172). The cumulative figures for common diarrhoea are 257 601 cases and 136 deaths.
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In Zimbabwe, 14 people have died from snake bites this year. The Ministry of Health also reported 489 malaria cases with 2 deaths. There were 8,482 cases of common diarrhea with 9 deaths. Children under five were affected in all cases, with significant numbers in certain regions. So far, there have been a total of 35,055 malaria cases and 78 deaths this year, along with 257,601 cases of common diarrhea and 136 deaths. The highest number of cases were reported in Mashonaland West and Manicaland provinces.

Zimbabwe Records 14 Deaths From Snake Bites In 2024

Zimbabwe recorded 141 snake bite cases in one week, the week ending 18 February 2024, the Ministry of Health and Child Care has revealed.
In its Disease Surveillance Report released on Thursday, 29 February, the Ministry of Health, however, said no deaths resulted from the 130 snake bites. 
This is a notable decrease from the 180 recorded in the week ending 4 February 2024. It said:
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Disease Surveillance Report for the week ending 18 February 2024. 141 snake bite cases and no deaths were reported this week.
The cumulative figures for snake bites are 1 042 cases and 7 deaths. Despite the decrease, the ministry alerts people to be careful when spending time outdoors.
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In Zimbabwe, the snake season lasts from September to March, when snakes become more active after a period of hibernation between April and August.
If you get bitten by a snake, here’s what you should do:
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<li>Try to stay as calm as possible to slow down the spread of venom.</li>
<li>Remove any jewellery or tight clothing near the bite site as swelling may occur.</li>
<li>If possible, keep the bitten area below the level of your heart to slow down the spread of venom.</li>
<li>It’s important to seek medical help immediately.</li>
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