2017-18 Zambia cholera outbreak
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| Date | October 2017 – Present |
|---|---|
| Cause | Vibrio cholerae |
| Casualties | |
| Cases 2091 | |
| Deaths 51 | |
The 2017/2018 Zambian cholera outbreak was an epidemic of cholera affecting much of Zambia from October 2017 and become more lively in January. The outbreak began in most parts for Lusaka the capital city in October 2017 then spread to most parts of the country by January of 2018 cases were being reported in all 3 provinces. The outbreak peaked in January 2018 with over 91 cases reported. In total, 2091 cases of cholera and 51 deaths were reported so far, making this the fastest-growing outbreak in history. The large scale and severity of the outbreak has been attributed to poor sanitation and limited access to healthcare.
