Zambia has experienced a significant cholera outbreak since its declaration in late July 2026. By mid-October, health authorities had documented 909 total cases throughout the country, of which 149 were confirmed through testing. The outbreak has resulted in 25 deaths among those affected.
The disease has spread across multiple regions of the country, affecting 12 districts spanning five provinces. The capital city of Lusaka has been hit hardest, accounting for 457 of the reported cases. The district of Chibombo has been the second most affected area, with 221 cases identified since the outbreak began.
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