Terrence Mawawa|The government will enforce the enactment of the Public Health Act in a bid to combat cholera and typhoid completely, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.

In his speech during the official opening of the Ninth Parliament of the Republic of Zimbabwe today, Mnangagwa has stressed the need for collective efforts to eradicate cholera and typhoid.

“My government will work closely with local authorities to ensure the enactment of the Public Health Act.

We have to come up with a lasting solution to ensure the eradication of communicable diseases.

We will not take chances because cholera has become a national disaster,” said Mnangagwa.