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Zambia has recorded 30 deaths and 1,622 cholera cases over the past three months, with the outbreak spreading across 20 districts in six provinces, Health Minister Roma Chilengi told parliament.
Chilengi said the cases were reported between July 28 and Oct. 28, with 228 confirmed through laboratory testing. Of those who died, 16 lost their lives before reaching medical facilities, while the remaining 14 died while receiving treatment.
The province that includes the capital, Lusaka, has been the hardest hit, accounting for 1,090 reported cases, according to the health minister.
Chilengi also reported 74 new infections over the latest 24-hour period, indicating that cases continued to emerge across affected areas.
Since the outbreak began, 1,488 patients have recovered, while 104 remain under treatment.
Zambia's Health Ministry officially declared a cholera outbreak on Sept. 30, following the emergence of infections in late July.
Cholera is a bacterial infection caused by Vibrio cholerae that spreads through contaminated food and water.
The disease causes diarrhea, which can lead to severe dehydration as the body loses fluids. Without treatment, cholera can become fatal.
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