Health Reporter
COMMUNITIES in Mutare have been called upon to be vigilant after a cholera case was confirmed in the city.
In a statement this afternoon, City of Mutare said its health department is working on containing the reported case to prevent the spread of the disease.
The local authority urged the public to seek medical attention and report to their nearest health facilities if they suspect cholera cases in their respective areas.
“Notice is hereby given that there has been a confirmed cholera case in the City of Mutare,” reads part of the statement.
Cholera is a diarrhoeal disease caused by a germ called vibrio cholerae and is characterised by sever rice watery diarrhoea, vomiting and dehydration.
The water-borne disease can be prevented by washing hands thoroughly with soap or ash under running water after using the toilet and before handling, preparing and eating food.
Disinfecting drinking water through either boiling or use of water purifying tablets or solutions can also prevent cholera.