Terrence Mawawa
Three cases of the deadly cholera epidemic have reported in Zvishavane District, a medical expert has said.

Zvishavane District Hospital Medical Superintendent, Doctor Mavurayi told a weekly paper three cholera cases were reported in the mining town last week.

He attributed the outbreak to the water crisis that rocked the town two weeks ago.

“Three cholera cases were reported in Zvishavane last week. I am relieved to tell you that all the patients three patients who had been diagnosed with cholera were treated.

We are ready to deal with any emerging cases and we are closely monitoring the situation,” said Mavurayi.

Officials at Zvishavane Town Council told ZimEye.com yesterday efforts were underway to ensure the provision of clean water.

“We are making frantic efforts to repair burst water pipes in the town.We hope everything will be in order very soon,” said a council official.