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Cholera-Free Zambia 2025: A Distant Dream or an Achievable Reality?

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Cholera is a virulent infectious disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, after ingesting contaminated food and/or water. Body weakness, muscle cramps coupled with acute watery diarrhoea and vomiting are some of the symptoms of cholera.

Cholera is still a threat to public health due to its yearly occurrences. Lusaka, Zambia's capital city is usually the epicentre of cholera outbreaks in the southern African nation. Inadequate solid waste management and sub-standard drainage systems are some of the major causes of cholera outbreaks. At the World Health Assembly held in 2018, Zambia made a bold decision to end cholera within its borders by 2025. Zambia's progress suggests that a cholera-free future could be an achievable reality.

However, sustaining these efforts beyond 2025 will be crucial to cementing gains and ensuring lasting impact. The purpose of this article is to review the progress made thus far, towards a cholera-free Zambia.

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hal-04817062 , version 1 (03-12-2024)

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Beenzu Siamalube, Ehinmitan Emmanuel. Cholera-Free Zambia 2025: A Distant Dream or an Achievable Reality?. Public Health Open Access, 2024, 8 (2), ⟨10.23880/phoa-16000296⟩. ⟨hal-04817062⟩
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