MOH to intensify nationwide cholera interventions

2026-02-07 - 12:50

Zambia has recorded 820 cumulative cholera cases and 14 deaths since August 2025, with outbreaks reported in Mpulungu, Nsama, Nakonde, Solwezi, Masaiti and Lusaka. Minister of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Kennedy Lishimpi says persistent transmission in hotspots such as Lusaka and resurging cases in Mpulungu show the need for intensified interventions. Dr Lishimpi