The Ministry of Health has so far recorded 18 suspected cholera cases in Lusaka.
Ministry of Health Spokesperson Kamoto Mbewe who disclosed this to ZANIS in Lusaka today said however that his ministry was still waiting for the cases to be confirmed.
Dr. Mbewe explained that four of the suspected cholera cases are from Kanyama clinic, nine from Chipata clinic, two from Chawama ,one from George clinic and two from Matero reference clinic which are all yet to be confirmed.
He said 264 cholera cases have been recorded in the country since October last year.
Dr. Mbewe revealed that 10 cholera cases have been recorded in Kitwe while one suspected Cholera case was being investigated in Sinazongwe District of Southern province.
He said that there was a great reduction in cholera cases as compared to previous years where thousands of cases were recorded during the same period.
Dr. Mbewe further said 14 cholera patients have since been discharged from various clinics they were admitted countrywide.
ZANIS
A great reduction in cholera cases is not enough. We should aim at eradicating this epidemic completely and the ammount of energy/money required to do so is nothing compared to the precious lives that are lost.