Zambia to launch vaccination campaign in cholera-affected town


  • World
  • Tuesday, 04 Feb 2025

LUSAKA, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Health authorities in Zambia will commence an oral cholera vaccination campaign in Chililabombwe Town in Copperbelt Province currently hard-hit by a cholera outbreak, a senior government official said Monday.

The government has initiated discussions with the World Health Organization, Gavi, and other partners to address the cholera outbreak in the province, Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said during an update press briefing on the cholera situation.

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