VOICED: With rains coming, Zimbabwe races to fix sewage pipes

The video discusses the urgent need to repair Harare's wastewater system before the November rains to prevent health issues. It highlights the severe cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, caused by leaking waste pipes contaminating drinking water. Efforts to reduce cholera cases include hygiene campaigns and infrastructure improvements, but challenges remain due to economic instability and the need for significant investment.

Why is there an urgency to replace parts of Harare's wastewater system?

• To prevent flooding during the rainy season

• To avoid health issues caused by the old pipes

• To increase water supply for agriculture

• To improve the aesthetic of the city

What was a major cause of the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe?

• Water contamination from waste pipes

• Inadequate healthcare facilities

• Contaminated food supplies

• Air pollution

How many cholera cases were recorded in Zimbabwe during the outbreak?

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

What measures have been taken to reduce cholera cases in Zimbabwe?

• Building new hospitals

• Encouraging handwashing and boiling water

• Distributing antibiotics to the population

• Providing free bottled water

What is required to fix Zimbabwe's water and sanitation infrastructure?

• Volunteers from international organizations

• Temporary solutions during the rainy season

• A multi-million or billion dollar investment

• A few weeks of repair work