Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/12/19/109111/
Diarrhoea outbreak in Choma district persist
December 19, 2015
THE outbreak of diarrhoea in Choma district has persevered and the health authorities have called for firm observance of hygienic standards among communities.
The hardest hit townships are the densely populated areas like Mwapona, Chandamali, Macha Road, Kabanana, Riverside, and Town Centre.
Choma, as of last month, had recorded a total of 944 diarrhoea cases and 115 dysentery cases from various health facilities.
Principal environmental health officer Likando Mukelabai attributed the rising cases of diarrhoea to indiscriminate disposal of waste and poor hygienic standards among residents...
Diarrhoea outbreak in Choma district persist
December 19, 2015
THE outbreak of diarrhoea in Choma district has persevered and the health authorities have called for firm observance of hygienic standards among communities.
The hardest hit townships are the densely populated areas like Mwapona, Chandamali, Macha Road, Kabanana, Riverside, and Town Centre.
Choma, as of last month, had recorded a total of 944 diarrhoea cases and 115 dysentery cases from various health facilities.
Principal environmental health officer Likando Mukelabai attributed the rising cases of diarrhoea to indiscriminate disposal of waste and poor hygienic standards among residents...