The Zimbabwean government has addressed widespread rumours on social media claiming there is a mysterious STI referred to as “Blue Siki” spreading in Gokwe North.
The reports, which have gone viral, were dismissed by Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary for Information and Publicity, who said there was no evidence of such a disease outbreak.
He shared a video featuring Dr E. Gorekore, a General Medical Officer based in Gokwe North, who reassured the public that no such cases had been seen.In the video posted by Mangwana, Dr E. Gorekore clearly states that he and his team have not encountered any cases of the alleged infection.
“I have not seen any case of this Blue Siki in Gokwe North,” said Dr Gorekore.
“Neither have any of my colleagues encountered such a disease.”
He called for calm, telling the public there was “nothing like that” being treated or observed at the hospital.Dr Gorekore also used the opportunity to remind the public to practise safe sexual behaviour, even in the absence of confirmed reports.The term “Blue Siki” has gained popularity on Zimbabwean social media platforms in recent days. Posts have claimed that a strange STI is circulating in Gokwe North, with some users alleging bizarre symptoms.
The government, however, says these claims have not been verified.
Although officials have dismissed the current rumours, health experts continue to encourage responsible sexual behaviour and caution against spreading unverified information.
As of now, there has been no confirmation from the Ministry of Health or any other official source that such a condition — referred to as “Blue Siki” — exists in Gokwe North or anywhere in Zimbabwe.
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