Humanitarian | The Demise of Zambia – The Cholera Outbreak
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The cholera outbreak in Zambia began in October
2023 following the detection of clusters of cases from
Lusaka (Matero and Kanyama suburbs, currently known
as the epicentre). Cholera epidemics are associated
with poor water and sanitation infrastructure that help
spread the bacterium, Vibrio cholerae. Approximately
68% of households in Zambia[i] have access to
improved water supply, but only 40% have improved
sanitation. Today, we are going to discuss the effects
beyond health that Cholera has had in Zambia.
2023 following the detection of clusters of cases from
Lusaka (Matero and Kanyama suburbs, currently known
as the epicentre). Cholera epidemics are associated
with poor water and sanitation infrastructure that help
spread the bacterium, Vibrio cholerae. Approximately
68% of households in Zambia[i] have access to
improved water supply, but only 40% have improved
sanitation. Today, we are going to discuss the effects
beyond health that Cholera has had in Zambia.
