City of Masvingo join forces with Masvingo Rural District Council in clean-up campaign

As part of ongoing efforts to promote a healthier environment, the City of Masvingo on the 7th of March responded to the President’s clarion call and joined forces with Masvingo Rural District Council in a clean-up campaign at Bhani shopping center.

The initiative aimed to tackle poor waste management and its link to disease outbreaks such as cholera and typhoid.

Held every first Friday of the month, the campaign brought together dedicated government ministries, tertiaty institutions, schools and community members who cleaned the shopping centre, ensuring proper waste disposal.

Permanent Secretary in the office the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution – Masvingo, Dr Pazvakavambwa, who attended the event, emphasized the need for residents to maintain a clean environment to prevent diseases.

The role of a clean environment in disease prevention cannot be overlooked.