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*Zimbabwe Trains 987 Nurses On Rapid Cholera Testing*

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The Ministry of Health and Child Care has trained 987 nurses on Rapid Antigen RDTs (Rapid Diagnostic Tests) for cholera with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

In a recent cholera update, WHO said that this initiative allows for faster results, enabling prompt medical intervention and outbreak containment. It said:

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> Traditional cholera diagnosis often relies on cultural methods, which require sophisticated equipment and trained personnel. This can prolong diagnosis and delay treatment, particularly in remote areas.

> Rapid Antigen RDTs offer a game-changer, faster results as RDTs deliver results within 15-30 minutes, enabling prompt medical intervention and outbreak containment. Nurses can readily perform RDTs, even in resource-limited settings.

> With trained nurses equipped for RDTs, diagnosis becomes readily available at local health facilities, eliminating the need for patients to travel long distances to centralized laboratories.

> Recognising the crucial role of nurses in frontline healthcare, the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has given priority to their training in RDTs.

> This promotes the quick identification of cholera cases, and early diagnosis allows for prompt isolation and treatment, which minimizes transmission risks.

> Furthermore, accurate and timely diagnosis improves case management, leading to better patient outcomes, as it guides optimal treatment.

> Decentralised testing also facilitates comprehensive community-level surveillance, enabling early detection and outbreak control.

Zimbabwe is currently grappling with a cholera outbreak and as of 31 January 2024, the country had 21 835 suspected Cholera cases, 2 387 confirmed cases, 21 134 recoveries, 71 confirmed cases and 416 suspected deaths.

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