Zambia: 2019 Cholera

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Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2019/02...-in-lusaka-in-the-last-one-month-dr-chilufya/

5 Cholera cases recorded in Lusaka in the last one month-Dr Chilufya
February 21, 2019

Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya has disclosed that five Cholera cases have been recorded in Lusaka in the last one month.

Dr. Chilufya said the five cases were recorded in Kabanana compound, Chipata compound, SOS and Garden Chilulu compound.

The Minister said of the five cases, four were confirmed laboratory cases while one was a suspected case in Mtendere compound.

Dr. Chilufya was speaking during the Stakeholders Workshop for the Finalization of the Cholera Elimination Plan in Lusaka today...

 

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Source: http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1141151.shtml

Zambia contains fresh cholera outbreak
Source:Xinhua Published: 2019/3/6 18:09:21

Health authorities in Zambia on Wednesday said they have managed to contain a fresh outbreak of cholera in Lusaka, the country's capital.

Minister of Health Chitalu Chilufya said the capital recorded seven fresh cholera outbreaks in January and February this year but added that quick response from health officials averted the waterborne disease from escalating.

He told reporters during a press briefing that the capital has not recorded any new cases in the last 19 days, an indication that the outbreak was over...