Zambia Declares Cholera Outbreak Successfully Contained
Lusaka, Zambia – Health Minister Elijah Muchima has announced that the cholera outbreak which began in September 2025 has been fully brought under control, with no active cases currently reported in the country.
The outbreak, which resulted in a total of 612 confirmed cases and nine deaths, has seen no new infections in the past 24 hours, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s public health response. Minister Muchima confirmed the containment, stating that sustained surveillance efforts indicate the outbreak has been effectively halted.
“Through the concerted efforts of multiple government ministries and our health institutions, we have successfully contained this outbreak,” Muchima said, addressing the media. He emphasized that the coordinated, multi-sectoral response was the cornerstone of their success, serving as a critical lesson in managing public health emergencies.
The outbreak prompted a swift and coordinated national response, leveraging resources from the Ministry of Health, local government authorities, and international health partners. Efforts focused on rapid case identification, treatment, public sanitation campaigns, and the promotion of hygiene practices to break the chain of transmission.
The Minister urged citizens to remain vigilant and maintain high standards of hygiene, noting that surveillance systems would continue to monitor the situation closely. The successful containment of cholera, a waterborne disease often linked to inadequate sanitation, is seen as a major public health achievement for Zambia.
The government’s handling of the outbreak is now being highlighted as a model of effective collaboration in crisis response, potentially informing future strategies for epidemic preparedness across the region.
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