Zambia: 2022 Cholera

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Source: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/africa/20220412/f147e35eec0a46bc9fd96f8c37946e0e/c.html

Zambian capital records more cholera cases
Source: Xinhua| 2022-04-12 22:34:30|Editor: huaxia

LUSAKA, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Lusaka, the Zambian capital, on Tuesday recorded three new cholera cases, following the announcement of the first case on Monday, health authorities have said.

The cases have been recorded in different shanty residential areas of the capital, sparking fears of another outbreak of the waterborne disease.

Sylvia Masebo, the Minister of Health, said the patients were currently undergoing treatment and urged residents to ensure preventive measures to avoid the rapid spread of the disease...

 

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Source: https://africa.cgtn.com/2022/04/16/...ff-cholera-outbreak-as-cases-rise-in-capital/


Zambia rushes to stave off cholera outbreak as cases rise in capital
By CGTN Africa -
6 hours ago

At least nine cholera cases have been reported in Zambia as the country scrambles to avert what could be its first outbreak in nearly four years.

All the cases were detected in the capital Lusaka this month, according to officials.

“A rapid response has been launched in Lusaka, including active case searches, disinfection of houses and public areas, distribution of chlorine, water quality monitoring, and awareness drives,” Health Minister Sylvia Masebo told reporters on Friday.

“We have also vaccinated 2,131 people with oral cholera vaccines in the identified hotspots,” she added...