International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, has approved over 586 additional doses of cholera vaccines to supplement government’s efforts towards combating the disease.
Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka, Minister of Health, Alex Katakwe disclosed that the country has recorded 13 additional cholera cases in Lusaka and Mpulungu, over the past 48 hours.
Dr Katakwe said that the government will continue to put in place public health interventions and strengthened surveillance systems, in order to ensure early detection and treatment in high-risk areas.
He also urged members of the public to continue practicing good personal hygiene, treating drinking water and seeking medical attention immediately when symptoms occur.
“The cooperation of every citizen remains critical, because preventing cholera requires collective action,” he said.
At the same event, Mr Katakwe also unveiled a new board for the National Health Insurance Policy (NHIMA), which has been entrusted to deliver an inclusive, sustainable and responsive health service to the people.
Newly appointed NHIMA Board Member, Geoffrey Sakulanda, reaffirmed the board’s commitment to resolving challenges faced by the scheme, regain financial stability and promote extended coverage of its services to all the people.
