Joo Rip Gwa Rhhee

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AmeriCares Strengthens Response to Zimbabwe�s Cholera Epidemic
AmeriCares Helps Zimbabwe with Cholera Outbreak
A nurse administers a sugar solution to a child suffering from cholera in a ward at Budiriro Polyclinic in Harare. REUTERS/Philimon Bulawayo
As the world�s eyes are on Zimbabwe�s political crisis, its people continue to face a growing epidemic. The widespread cholera outbreak has claimed more than 3,300 lives and infected over 69,000 people, making it Africa�s deadliest outbreak in more than 15 years.
AmeriCares is delivering medical aid to treat and ease the suffering of cholera patients. The critical shipment includes 20,000 units of lifesaving IV solutions and supplies to administer the IVs; more than half are specifically designed to treat children. Read more �
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