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Five people have died from cholera in Chililabombwe’s Kasumbalesa since the first case was reported last Thursday, as the border town battles rising infections.
Since the outbreak, 57 cases have been recorded, with authorities attributing the spread to truck congestion at the Kasumbalesa border, worsened by slow clearing on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) side.
In response, the government and stakeholders have introduced sanitation measures to curb the spread.
Copperbelt Minister, Elisha Matambo, described the situation as dire but assured that interventions were underway to contain the outbreak.
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Speaking after a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, Matambo announced that over K91,000, 20 bags of chlorine, 200 liters of disinfectants, a borehole, and other resources had been secured to combat the outbreak.
“The government is fully committed to resolving the cholera situation promptly,” Matambo said.
He urged traders at Kasumbalesa to maintain high hygiene standards, including frequent handwashing, boiling drinking water, and avoiding water from shallow wells.
Matambo also advised people to limit movement to Kasumbalesa Border Post and Chililabombwe due to the outbreak.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and urge residents to seek medical attention immediately if they experience vomiting or diarrhea,” he added.
Matambo expressed gratitude to stakeholders who contributed resources to support the fight against cholera in Chililabombwe District.
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