Typhoid cases rise to more than 500

Suspected cases of life threatening typhoid in Harare have risen to more than 500 from about 100 cases a fortnight ago as officials battle to contain the disease.

Harare health officials said they were attending to patients with heavy watery diahorrea, the majority of whom were suspected to be infected with typhoid.

The majority of the cases were reported in Dzivarasekwa and Kuwadzana suburbs, but there are fears the disease could spread to other areas if it remains unchecked.