Zambia announces the end of the current cholera outbreak.

The Zambian Ministry of Health announced on the 16th that the country's current cholera epidemic has ended, as there have been no new confirmed cases for four consecutive weeks. Kennedy Lushimpi, the Permanent Secretary in charge of technical affairs at the Ministry of Health, stated during a press conference in the capital city of Lusaka that a total of 1627 confirmed cases and 26 deaths were reported during this outbreak that began in August 2025. Lushimpi attributed the successful containment of the epidemic to the collaboration of the government, partners, healthcare workers, and the public who actively implemented prevention and control measures. He urged the public to remain vigilant, continue practicing hygiene measures, and prevent any resurgence of the epidemic. Cholera has long been a major public health challenge in Zambia. Due to issues such as inadequate clean water supply and inadequate sanitation facilities in some areas of the country, Zambia has experienced cholera outbreaks multiple times. According to the World Health Organization, the cholera epidemic in Zambia from October 2023 to July 2024 resulted in more than 700 deaths. Cholera is an acute intestinal infectious disease caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacterium, mainly transmitted through contaminated water sources and food. Patients often experience symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and high fever. Severe cases and delayed treatment can lead to death.