City of Harare Confirms Widespread Outbreak Across Suburbs

By Kuda Pembere Harare is grappling with a Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, with nearly 600 cases reported across the capital. As of November 20, City of Harare Epidemiologist Dr Michael Vere confirmed 575 cases, most of them concentrated in the Mabvuku-Tafara suburbs. “Yes, indeed, we’ve been recording hand, foot and mouth disease cases throughout the city of Harare. These children, usually those under the age of 10, are presenting with blisters on the hands, feet, around the lips and inside the oral cavity,” Dr Vere said. He noted…

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