NORTHERN Province permanent secretary Emmanuel Mwamba says 34 of the 79 schools in Mpulungu have remained closed since the third term started on September 3, due to the cholera outbreak in which 118 cases have been recorded so far.
Mr Mwamba said in an interview yesterday that Government through the Ministry of Health, is still observing the situation in the affected areas.
He said the schools include some community and government and that government may decide to open the schools next week, once the outbreak is satisfactorily contained.
“We are reviewing the situation and if it improves, we might open the schools by next week. We are monitoring the situation closely and we have so far managed to contain the outbreak,” Mr Mwamba said.
Mr Mwamba said cholera cases have soared to 118 and that there have not been any new cases in the past six days.
He said only two people are currently admitted to hospital and are being treated for cholera as the outbreak has been generally contained.
And Mr Mwamba said all is set for United States Ambassador Mark Storella’s cycling tour of USAID-funded projects in Kasama and Mpulungu.
He said Mr Storella and his delegation are expected in Kasama today and will immediately begin the approximately 30 kilometers tour by bicycle.
Mr Mwamba said Mr Storella is also expected to mourn Paramount Chief Chitimukulu during his courtesy call on Chief Chimba, who is acting Chief Chitimukulu.
“The unique aspect of this tour is that Mr Storella and his team including all provincial officials will be cycling throughout,” he said.
[Times of Zambia]
why can’t it wipe them all away..eish..these guys are upto no good..we need fresh blood in Zambia without any nepotism and hatred..
Cholera used to happen only in Lusaka, why Mpulungu now. PF is not doing anything, mwaipaya abantu imwe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!