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| Health Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya |
The ministry of health
has only recorded 16 cholera cases the last 24 hours.
Health Minister Dr.
Chitalu Chilufya says the ministry has
successfully treated and discharged 3573
cholera patients since the outbreak.
Dr. Chilufya indicates
that the drop in the number of new cases is a clear indication that the ministry is recording significance progress
in the fight against the epidemic through
intensified health promotions, contact tracing and highly efficacious clinical
care practices .
The Minister says
despite the progress in the fight against the epidemic , his ministry will not
stop inspecting both public and trading
places.
Meanwhile Dr. Chilufya
has announced that the second oral cholera vaccine will commence on February 5th
2018, starting with Kanyama and Chawama.
The minister has since
advised Kanyama and Chawama residents to report the designated cholera vaccination
points.
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