Government has dismissed media reports that a total of 25 people have since been diagnosed with typhoid in the Copperbelt province.
Health Deputy Minster, Solomon Musonda said although it was true that there is typhoid in the Copperbelt province, the media has blown the issue out of proportion.
He said there are only sporadic cases of typhoid which have been recorded in the province, adding that these cases were recorded as far back as July last year.
He said the 25 cases reported in the media are the cumulative total cases that have been reported since the disease broke out in July last year.
“The situation of typhoid is not as alarming as it has been reported in the media. I can confirm to you that there is typhoid on the Copperbelt but these are only periodic cases which are being reported,” he said.
Dr. Musonda told journalists at a press briefing in Lusaka today.
He said only one patient is currently admitted in Luanshya and was receiving treatment.
He said the Ministry of Health was however working hard to completely eradicate the diseases.
Dr. Musonda said his ministry held a meeting with water utility companies in the affected areas to address the situation by providing safe water.
ZANIS
Zambians ifiko! Cholera, typhoid etc are diseases of lack of hygiene. There is a breaking news story in the international press from Australia to South Africa saying that a member of the MMD has threatened to gang rape Nawakwi if she doesnt stop criticising Banda! Honestly this is embarassing! Or are Zambians just an uncivilised baboons!
**==can the MOH look into this please?