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Cholera: 55 new cases, 1 death recorded

Zambia records 55 new cholera infections and one death in 24 hours, as the cumulative case count rises to 874 with 74 patients currently hospitalised.

Times of Zambia Published 13 October 2026, 10:51 CAT • 5 days ago 1 min read

Zambia has recorded 55 new cholera cases and one death in the last 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number of cases to 874 since the outbreak was declared.

From the total number of cholera cases, 74 patients are currently hospitalised, according to the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) cholera outbreak update as of October 13, 2026.

The update indicated that 148 of the cumulative cases had been confirmed, while 777 patients recovered and were discharged.

The total number of deaths has risen to 23.

Cholera cases are being reported in 13 districts across five provinces, with Lusaka recording the highest cumulative number at 429, followed by Chibombo with 217 cases.

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Chongwe had recorded 46 cases, while Chiengi recorded 42. Mwansabombwe recorded 36 cases, followed by Chilanga with 33, and Mpulungu and Nsama with 20 each.

Mwense recorded 15 cases, while Nchelenge had recorded 11.

Chikankata and Monze had recorded two cases each, while Kalomo recorded one case.

The latest figures highlight the continued need for vigilance and strengthened preventive measures as health authorities work to contain the outbreak.

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