HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima says as of February 18, 2025, Zambia has recorded 20 Mpox cases across affected provinces, with Bauleni Compound in Lusaka recording seven cases and Kanyama three. Delivering a ministerial statement in the National Assembly, Thursday, Dr Muchima said Lusaka recorded the highest number of cases at 14, followed by Copperbelt Province with three confirmed cases. He cautioned citizens to avoid skin-to-skin contact and consider using barrier methods during sexual activity to reduce the risk of transmission. “As of 18th February 2025, a total number of 20 cases have been reported across the affected provinces, with 14 cases in Lusaka, five cases on the Copperbelt and one case in Central Province. Out of the reported cases on...