Current cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe

As of 9 December, the World Health Organisation has reported 16,141 suspected cases of cholera, and 775 resultant deaths since August 2008. Many provinces have been affected but 50% of all cases have been reported from Budiriro, a high density suburb of Harare. Cholera cases have also been reported in the neighbouring countries of Botswana, Mozambique and South Africa, mainly in people from, or with a history of travel to Zimbabwe. Cholera is endemic to Zimbabwe although outbreaks have become more common since the 1990s.

Information for travellers to Zimbabwe

Those travelling to affected areas can learn how to protect themselves from cholera at ; http://www.nathnac.org/pro/factsheets/cholera.htm 
Country specific travel health advice is also available at; http://www.nathnac.org/ds/map_world.aspx

Last reviewed: 4 May 2010