South Africans Express Worry and Concern Over Measles Outbreak in Zimbabwe
South Africans have expressed concern and worry following reports of a new measles outbreak in Zimbabwe.
Many fear that the disease could spread across the border, overwhelming local hospitals and endangering South African communities—particularly children.
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38 Measles Cases Recorded in Zimbabwe
According to eNCA, the Zimbabwean government confirmed that the country is currently experiencing a new wave of measles infections.
The Health Ministry said 38 cases have been detected so far, though no deaths have occurred.
Mzansi Worried About Potential Cross-Border Spread
Following the outbreak report, many South Africans have taken to social media to voice fears that the disease could spread into South Africa.
Several netizens suggested that Zimbabweans might cross the border in search of healthcare, potentially straining local hospitals and putting South African children at risk.
Other netizens urged the government to enforce stricter border control and health screening measures to prevent the measles outbreak from spreading into South Africa.
Here are some of the reactions;
@247HustleX;
The chances are , it is already here .. Mzansi embrace yourself 😭
@Thethrive2024;
It is coming to RSA hospital, Close the boarder!
@SirBobb;
It is going to spread to South Africa. .with porous borders and greedy taxi people who transport illegal people at the borders…worse with the corrupt Home Affairs..
@NubianLes;
Oh lord another bill to be settled by SAns. @Bravo260102119 prepare yourselves at Charlotte Maxeke
@JaxB125;
Close the boarders!!!
@247HustleX;
The chances are , it is already here .. Mzansi embrace yourself 😭Close that border!
@MadooraMopedi;
Yooh it’s coming to South Africa…They must close the borders!!!!
@ngidi_thuli;
It means our hospitals need to be ready for the influx of sick Zimbabweans…We’re dead so dead
@lavidaNota;
Close the borders now.