Lusaka District has recorded seven new cholera cases, with all patients currently admitted to various health facilities and no deaths reported.
The latest figure is as of February 16, 2026,
Lusaka Provincial Health Director Simulyamana Choonga disclosed that three of the new cases were recorded in Munali Township, three in Mandevu and one in Chawama.
Dr Choonga provided the update at his office when Water Aid Zambia donated chlorine and other logistics towards the cholera response aimed at combating the outbreak in Lusaka Province.
He said government was doing everything possible to curb the spread of the disease and reduce the number of cases.
Dr Choonga further called on more stakeholders to partner with government in the fight against cholera, noting that collective efforts were key to effectively managing the outbreak.
He thanked WaterAid Zambia for its continued support, describing the organisation as a long-standing cooperating partner in the water, sanitation and hygiene sector.
Meanwhile, WaterAid Zambia Head of Programmes Benard Moseti pledged continued support and strengthened partnership with government in responding to the cholera outbreak.
The donated items include 625 bottles of chlorine, 600 bottles of hand sanitiser, 500 bottles of liquid soap and 134 units of disinfectant.
Once upon a time, one day, long long ago, in a forgotten era there was a country that had never seen a cholera patient. Just imagine not a single case of cholera! You think I’m lying? No! I’m not joking.
The country’s name? You all got it wrong. It was…………
Northern Rhodesia!
Kikikikikiki! Koma waligomauka iwe! You made my day
Kikikikikiki! Koma waligomauka iwe! You made my day