Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has called for emergency funding to help the country combat swine flu. His call comes after five students contracted the disease in Mutare. Health minister Henry Madzorera told a news conference that “An outbreak of pandemic influenza A(H1N1) occurred in Mutare at a private school in early August, the ages of the children ranged from 5 to 10 years”

“The recent outbreak of swine flu calls for national emergency funding to respond,” Tsvangirai told a doctors conference in Harare.

“We don’t want a repeat of the cholera experience of last year,” Tsvangirai said

Meanwhile Prime Minister Tsvangirai has called on striking doctors to return to work, saying the government was trying to address their concerns.

“I also urge those health professionals who have embarked on industrial action to recognise the efforts of the ministry of health and the Health Service Board,” he said.

“I am confident that, as Zimbabwe gets back on its feet, we will all benefit.” Tsvangirai added.

Has the government learnt anything from the cholera epidemic which killed thousands of Zimbabweans? Have they address the problems which resulted in the deaths of so many Zimbabweans? What have they done to prepare for the swine flu infections? Thoughts of another pandemic in our trouble country frighten me, as thousands of people are likely to die if emergency action is not taken as a matter of urgency.

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