BULAWAYO has recorded a third diarrhoea outbreak in 11 months with about 50 cases being reported in the high-density suburb of Emganwini.

Residents have accused the city council of failing to provide clean water, despite collecting rents and rates.

In June last year, there was a diarrhoea outbreak in the nearby Luveve suburb, which killed 13 people and infecting nearly 2 000.
Raw sewerage had contaminated drinking water.

Last year in October about 100 people, mostly children, were treated for running tummies in Mzilikazi and surrounding suburbs.
The latest development comes at a time the country is battling Covid-19 which has killed millions worldwide.

At least 25 households in Emganwini have reported severe diarrhoea in Emganwini and residents are flocking to Nketa Clinic and Mpilo Central Hospital for treatment.

The affected areas known as ama36 and ama37 had no running tap water when the Chronicle visited yesterday.
Residents’ Chairperson of Ward 26 Mr Janana Ngwenya said residents were drinking contaminated water from taps…Chronicle