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Event: EP Epidemic
Number: 2023-000013
Country: ZMB Zambia
Location: Vubwi districts and surrounding in Eastern province
Date (YMD): 2023-2-3
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Information Source:Zambia Red Cross and IFRC
Comments: Cholera is ongoing with increased trend and multiple risks factors. Population at risk is considered in the current scenario at 53,080 people, the district population. District has geographical and socio-economical combination of risk factors for deterioration of the situation. Ongoing rainy season, outbreak in surrounding countries and leaving condition in the district with poor WASH facilities and low infrastructure in a community mainly rural. The district shares borders with Mozambique and Malawi, the most endemic province Lusaka which is currently experiencing floods. Based on Lusaka cholera response MDRZM016, acting in early stage of cholera outbreak has proven to be more effective in the country's cholera response. Currently, the epidemic has made 21 cases recorded between 21.01.2023 to 30.01.2023, 10 confirmed cases.
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