8 December 2008 -- The World Health Organisation(WHO) is currently coordinating the Health Sector response to the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe in support of the countrys Ministry of Health and Child Welfare. From August to 5 December, 13 960 suspected cases of cholera have been recorded, including 589 deaths. WHO has deployed extra epidemiologists, a water and sanitation expert and a logistician to support ongoing cholera control efforts.