MINISTER of Health Sylvia Masebo says government will not hesitate to close any school that will not adhere to cholera preventive measures. And Masebo has disclosed that the country has recorded 145 new cases of cholera in the last 24 hours with two deaths. Speaking during a cholera sensitisation tour in Lusaka’s Kaunda Square, Sunday, Masebo urged parents to teach their children basic hygiene practices as they return to school today. “Tomorrow (Monday), children are opening schools. All schools will be opening in Zambia. To be very honest with you, as Ministry of Health, we are very happy. But I’m also concerned, I’m worried that about 99 percent of our schools are said to be ready, but you know with...

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