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Rapid Qualitative Assessment Report

Zambia faces significant challenges due to the climate crisis, including disease outbreaks, floods, and prolonged dry spells. On February 29, 2024, a national state of emergency was declared in response to a severe drought that is impacting over 50% of the country, attributed to the onset of El Niño. In response, ...

UNICEF Zambia Cholera and Drought Response

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. R...

ZINGO Spreads Messages of Prevention, Hope and Compassion to End Cholera

“Adding a voice of hope” – this is Pastor Patson Chanda’s goal as a religious leader who is helping to end the cholera outbreak with Zambia Interfaith Networking Group Organization, ZINGO. When cholera hit Zambia, Pastor Patson Chanda and other religious leaders didn’t immediately understand how they would be able...

UNICEF Zambia Cholera Response

From October 2023 to date, ten provinces have reported cases of cholera with seven provinces confirming cholera outbreaks. Among these, 72 out of 116 districts have reported cases, with 13 districts reporting cases, currently. The cases are mainly occurring in the unplanned high-density areas of Lusaka, Central an...