The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is intensifying its efforts to combat a concerning rise in diarrhoea cases, particularly in the Nketa suburb, as it calls on residents to adopt and maintain rigorous hygiene practices.
Local health officials are alarmed at the increasing number of cases, which has placed additional strain on the already burdened healthcare system.
The Council is working closely with health professionals to investigate the root causes of this outbreak, which may be linked to issues such as inadequate sanitation, poor waste management, and contaminated water supplies that plague many urban communities.
In its plea to residents, the Council has emphasized the importance of personal and community hygiene, particularly in the wake of heavy rains that have exacerbated sanitation challenges in the area.
By actively promoting practices such as handwashing with soap, safe food preparation, and the proper disposal of waste, BCC aims to raise awareness and prevent further transmissions of the disease.
Community health workers are being mobilized to engage residents in educational campaigns that highlight the critical link between hygiene and health, encouraging families to take preventive measures seriously.
Additionally, the BCC is reinforcing its commitment to improving infrastructure and services in Nketa and other affected areas.
This includes plans to increase access to clean water, enhance waste collection services, and repair sewerage systems that have been compromised.
The Bulawayo City Council hopes to contain the diarrhoea outbreak and foster a healthier community overall.
SOURCE : NEWSREPORTZIM.COM
