BBC: Zimbabwe’s cholera crisis fueled by chronic water shortages

A water borne disease, Cholera, caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria, has been constantly killing many African citizens due to the contaminated waters. Although supplies of water are sent to provinces, residents don’t always get these shipments in a timely manner. Experts state that although the disease is easy to treat, all of this could be easily avoided through providing clean water to citizens. Click here to learn more about cholera in Africa.