Zambia to launch vaccination campaign in cholera-affected town
Lusaka, Feb 4 (IANS) Health authorities in Zambia will commence an oral cholera vaccination campaign in Chililabombwe Town in Copperbelt Province currently hard-hit by a cholera outbreak, a senior government official said. The government has initiated discussions with the World Health Organization, Gavi, and other partners to address the cholera outbreak in the province, Minister […]
Zambia starts vaccination campaign in cholera-affected district
Lusaka, Jan 9 (IANS) A cholera vaccination campaign targeting 191,153 people has started in a northern Zambian district following fresh outbreaks. According to state media reports on Wednesday, the cholera vaccination campaign in Nakonde district began Tuesday, targeting those aged one and above, with 200,000 doses received, said District Health Director Philip Munkonge. “We are […]
