٠٠:٠٤:١٩Zimbabwe's Minister of Health and Child Care, Douglas Mombeshora, expressed gratitude for a $44,000 consignment of cholera supplies donated by the Russian Federation through the World Health Organization (WHO) during a ceremony in Harare on Thursday.
"We extend our deepest gratitude to the government of Russia for this generous contribution of cholera commodities. Your support is a vital part of our fight against cholera," Mombeshora stated. "Commodities are crucial for the effective management and treatment of cholera cases," he added.
WHO representative in Zimbabwe, Desta Tiruneh, emphasised the importance of the donation in enabling swift responses to potential cholera outbreaks. "We are still vulnerable to cholera transmission because we still need to address underlying factors such as access to safe water supply, sanitation facilities, and improved hygiene in the affected communities," he commented.
Russian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Nikolai Krasilnikov, announced that in addition to the treatment kits, Moscow would provide financial support to train medical personnel and deploy Russian experts to assist in emergency operations.
In an interview following the ceremony, Minister Mombeshora attributed the persistence of cholera outbreaks to "poor water hygiene and sanitation issues," particularly in informal settlements lacking proper infrastructure and regulation.
The last significant cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe began in February and persisted through the spring, resulting in 34,373 cases and 716 deaths as of 31 May. However, the WHO recently reported a significant decline, with the last case recorded on 30 June 2024. The donation includes essential medical supplies and equipment, such as oral rehydration salts, water purification tablets, antibiotics, and kits for various levels of healthcare.
'Crucial for effective management and treatment' - Zimbabwe HealthMin thanks Russia for $44,000 cholera aid to bolster public health efforts
Zimbabwe's Minister of Health and Child Care, Douglas Mombeshora, expressed gratitude for a $44,000 consignment of cholera supplies donated by the Russian Federation through the World Health Organization (WHO) during a ceremony in Harare on Thursday.
"We extend our deepest gratitude to the government of Russia for this generous contribution of cholera commodities. Your support is a vital part of our fight against cholera," Mombeshora stated. "Commodities are crucial for the effective management and treatment of cholera cases," he added.
WHO representative in Zimbabwe, Desta Tiruneh, emphasised the importance of the donation in enabling swift responses to potential cholera outbreaks. "We are still vulnerable to cholera transmission because we still need to address underlying factors such as access to safe water supply, sanitation facilities, and improved hygiene in the affected communities," he commented.
Russian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Nikolai Krasilnikov, announced that in addition to the treatment kits, Moscow would provide financial support to train medical personnel and deploy Russian experts to assist in emergency operations.
In an interview following the ceremony, Minister Mombeshora attributed the persistence of cholera outbreaks to "poor water hygiene and sanitation issues," particularly in informal settlements lacking proper infrastructure and regulation.
The last significant cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe began in February and persisted through the spring, resulting in 34,373 cases and 716 deaths as of 31 May. However, the WHO recently reported a significant decline, with the last case recorded on 30 June 2024. The donation includes essential medical supplies and equipment, such as oral rehydration salts, water purification tablets, antibiotics, and kits for various levels of healthcare.
Zimbabwe's Minister of Health and Child Care, Douglas Mombeshora, expressed gratitude for a $44,000 consignment of cholera supplies donated by the Russian Federation through the World Health Organization (WHO) during a ceremony in Harare on Thursday.
"We extend our deepest gratitude to the government of Russia for this generous contribution of cholera commodities. Your support is a vital part of our fight against cholera," Mombeshora stated. "Commodities are crucial for the effective management and treatment of cholera cases," he added.
WHO representative in Zimbabwe, Desta Tiruneh, emphasised the importance of the donation in enabling swift responses to potential cholera outbreaks. "We are still vulnerable to cholera transmission because we still need to address underlying factors such as access to safe water supply, sanitation facilities, and improved hygiene in the affected communities," he commented.
Russian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Nikolai Krasilnikov, announced that in addition to the treatment kits, Moscow would provide financial support to train medical personnel and deploy Russian experts to assist in emergency operations.
In an interview following the ceremony, Minister Mombeshora attributed the persistence of cholera outbreaks to "poor water hygiene and sanitation issues," particularly in informal settlements lacking proper infrastructure and regulation.
The last significant cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe began in February and persisted through the spring, resulting in 34,373 cases and 716 deaths as of 31 May. However, the WHO recently reported a significant decline, with the last case recorded on 30 June 2024. The donation includes essential medical supplies and equipment, such as oral rehydration salts, water purification tablets, antibiotics, and kits for various levels of healthcare.