16 NEW CHOLERA CASES RECORDED IN CHILILABOMBWE
Chililabombwe district has reported 16 new suspected cases of cholera in the past 24 hours, bringing the cumulative total to 86 cases since the outbreak began. This surge in cases has heightened concerns among health officials, prompting intensified efforts to curb the spread of the disease.
District Commissioner Precious Njekwa provided an update on the situation, confirming that 24 more patients have been discharged from health facilities after successful treatment. This development raises the total number of recoveries to 57, a positive indicator of ongoing efforts to manage the outbreak. However, 26 patients remain hospitalized as they continue receiving treatment, while the cholera-related death toll remains at five.
In response to the increasing number of cases, health authorities have ramped up surveillance and prevention measures. A team of health inspectors recently conducted an inspection at Kasumbalesa Market, one of the district’s busiest trading centers. The inspection aimed to ensure strict adherence to cholera prevention guidelines, including proper sanitation, safe food handling, and access to clean water.
Local health officials have emphasized the importance of public cooperation in mitigating the spread of the disease. Sensitization campaigns are ongoing, targeting market traders, community members, and public spaces where the risk of contamination is high. Authorities have urged residents to maintain high hygiene standards, use treated or boiled water, and seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms such as severe diarrhea or vomiting.
The government, in collaboration with health agencies, is actively working to contain the outbreak through improved sanitation, provision of clean drinking water, and medical interventions. As efforts continue, residents are being encouraged to follow health guidelines and remain vigilant to prevent further infections.
Health officials remain on high alert, monitoring the situation closely to prevent the disease from escalating further.
By Lovemore Sondashi
