LUSAKA_March 20, 2017: Ministry of Health Acting Spokesperson
Dr. Wezi Kaonga has called on members of the public to heighten cholera
preventive measures at individual and household levels as some areas are recording
cholera outbreaks.
Dr Kaonga said Cholera has broken
out in Chiengi and Mpulungu Districts of Luapula and Northern Provinces respectively.
Twenty-three new cases were
reported in Chiengi District over the weekend bringing the cumulative total to
54. The new cases came from an illegal fishing camp which has since been closed
down.
A cumulative total of 16 patients has
also been admitted in Mpulungu since 15th March, 2017 and 13 are currently under
treatment.
“The Ministry has moved in to
prevent further outbreaks of Cholera in the affected areas, and so far no death
has been recorded in the treatment centers” said Dr Kaonga, adding that the Ministry
is also supporting all districts with resources for epidemic preparedness.
A health promotion team has since
moved in to raise awareness on cholera in the affected areas and distribution of
chlorine is ongoing.
And The Ministry of Health has further
reminded members of the public to prevent cholera everywhere by ensuring that
they drink clean and safe water (chlorinated or boiled), proper and healthy
disposal of waste, washing hands after using the toilet and before handling
food, and healthy keeping of food and the environment.
Meanwhile, the anthrax outbreak in
Western Province is under control as no new cases have been reported in the
last 34 days.
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