BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has confirmed 11 cholera cases in five districts, namely Kasungu, Neno, Lilongwe, Balaka, and Chitipa, with no reported deaths.
Minister of Health Madalitso Baloyi made the announcement during a media briefing in Lilongwe.
The government has swiftly responded to the outbreak, deploying rapid response teams to affected areas, strengthening disease surveillance, and promoting safe water and hygiene practices.
“We are working tirelessly to prevent further spread of the disease,” Baloyi assured.
The ministry is collaborating with SADC countries, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other partners to manage the situation.
WHO’s Dr Getrude Chapotera pledged the organization’s commitment to supporting the government in containing the outbreak.
The confirmed cases have triggered heightened vigilance, with health officials focusing on prevention and containment measures.
The public is urged to practice good hygiene and report any suspected cases.
