A scabies outbreak has been reported in the southern suburbs of Harare, Zimbabwe, affecting communities including Hopley and Stoneridge. The City of Harare has issued a public health alert urging residents in these areas to remain vigilant as cases continue to be documented.
Health officials have identified children under the age of 12 as accounting for the majority of reported infections during the outbreak. This concentration of cases among young children has prompted authorities to issue warnings to the broader community about the contagious skin condition.
The outbreak underscores public health concerns in Harare's southern residential areas, with local authorities taking steps to alert populations at risk and encourage heightened awareness of potential transmission.
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