UNICEF Zambia Cholera Response

Highlights

The current cholera season extends through to June. In the epicenter, cholera is in the unplanned high-density areas of Lusaka, Central and Copperbelt provinces with high risks in the fishing camps/districts of Northern, Luapula, Southern and Central provinces which are known hotspots. From October 2023 to date, ten provinces have reported cases of cholera with seven provinces confirming cholera outbreaks. 71 out of 116 districts have confirmed local cholera transmission. Currently, Lusaka province and its districts (including all its sub-districts) remains the main epicentre accounting for 85% of all reported cases in the country. Mortality audits are ongoing, with over 59% of deaths occurring in the community. Scale up of access to early rehydration is ongoing through community-based ORC/ORPs. Children under 15 years continue to account for many cases and deaths (see Sitrep #1).