UNICEF Zambia Cholera and Drought Response

FLASH UPDATE

Government officials, UNICEF representatives, partners, and young children pose for a group photo during an International Day of Play event in Zambia.
UNICEF/Zambia/2026

Highlights

Whilst the country has not registered new cholera cases in the past two weeks, the cholera emergency has not yet been officially declared as over as the risk of cases continues with the ongoing drought and water shortages. For example, in the past few weeks, there have been increases in diarrheal cases reported. Read more in the attached report.

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