By Own Correspondent| Iran has joined the fray of donors who have chipped in with aid to assist the government and the people of Zimbabwe in the fight against cholera.

Iranian ambassador to Zimbabwe Ahmad Erfanian today (Monday) handed over goods worth $30k to the Zimbabwean government to help fight the cholera scourge.

The goods included gumboots, dustcoats, gloves, disinfectant liquid, knapsack sprayers, anti bacterial liquid hand wash, mutton cloths and cotton wool.

Said Ambassador Erfanian while speaking at the handover ceremony at the Iranian embassy in Harare:

“This donation is a way of showing the friendship and solidarity that exists between Iran and Zimbabwe.

We hope that the fight against cholera will soon be won as the country has recorded a reduction in new cholera cases.

The Iranian community in Zimbabwe who are living in peace and harmony with the local people are, through this donation showing their commitment to assist the people of Zimbabwe especially in the difficult times.”

In his acceptance speech, Health and Child Care minister Obediah Moyo said government appreciated the Iranian donation revealing that cholera deaths remained at 49.

Said Moyo:

“We thank all our partners who are assisting us in this fight and we continue urging citizens to practice good hygienic practices.”