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Poor Service Delivery and hygiene: A Contributing Factor to Cholera Outbreaks in Harare South Constituency

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 Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Glenview 3, a suburb in Zimbabwe that has been hit by a cholera outbreak. The situation is dire, and it is clear that urgent action needs to be taken to help the people affected. It is a sad reminder of how poor service delivery and hygiene practices can have grave consequences. One of the main issues that contribute to the outbreak is poor service delivery by the local council. The council is failing to collect refuse bins, leaving the streets littered with garbage. This is a recipe for disaster because it provides a breeding ground for cholera-causing bacteria to thrive. Coupled with poor hygiene practices from residents, the situation becomes untenable. It's easy to point fingers and blame others, but now is not the time for that. What we need is action, not education. People in Glenview 3 need help, and they need it now. We cannot sit back and wait for things to get worse before we act. It is our responsibility to step up and help t