Chililabombwe District on the Copperbelt has recorded 11 new suspected cholera cases in the last 24 hours, with one reported death.
This brings the total number of cases to 97 since the outbreak earlier this week.
According to District Commissioner Precious Njekwa, the disease is now spreading to different parts of the district, raising concerns among health authorities.
Ms. Njekwa noted that while nine patients have been discharged within the same period—bringing the total number of recoveries to 66—25 patients remain hospitalized.
The commissioner also observed that more men than women have been affected by the outbreak.
Meanwhile, the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has assured the public that it is fully prepared to tackle the outbreak.
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