Zambia: Cholera Threat May Force Cancellation of Independence Day Public Celebrations

Government may consider the cancellation of Independence Day celebrations following a cholera outbreak in some parts of the country.

Minister of Health Dr Chitalu Chilufya said that the Public Health Act may be applied in cancelling Independence Day celebrations to curtail the possible spread of cholera that has already reached 111 occurrences despite the rains that is usually the main cause not come full force.

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