MINISTER of Health Sylvia Masebo has disclosed that Eastern Province has recorded 85 cases of cholera since May 29, 2024. In her ministerial statement, Thursday, Masebo said the cholera outbreak in Eastern Province had affected Chipata, Mambwe, Chipangali, Chadiza and Lumezi districts. She explained that the cases in Chipata, Lumezi and Mambwe were linked to the meals eaten and consumption of unsafe water at the Saturday Market in Chipata. “Thank you for according me this opportunity to update this August House and the public on the ongoing cholera outbreak affecting five districts namely Chipata, Mambwe, Chipangali, Chadiza and Lumezi in Eastern Province. The House may wish to recall that on 11th June, 2024 during the Urgent Matter Without Notice segment,...

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