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        <h2>Disaster Damage and Impact Assessment</h2>
        <p>The cholera outbreak in Zambia has been devastating, rapidly spreading across all provinces since its onset:</p><ul><li>Total reported cases: 21,330 as of March 2024.</li><li>Total deaths: 704, resulting in a case fatality rate of 3.3%.</li><li>Highest affected areas: Lusaka District, Luangwa district, and Chongwe district.</li><li>Significant impact on children under five years old, accounting for 31% of cases.</li></ul>
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        <h2>How to Self-Rescue and Seek Help</h2>
        <p>To self-rescue and seek help during a cholera outbreak:</p><ul><li>Ensure access to clean drinking water by boiling or using water purification tablets.</li><li>Maintain strict hygiene practices, such as frequent handwashing with soap and water.</li><li>Avoid consuming street food and unwashed fruits or vegetables.</li><li>Seek immediate medical help if experiencing symptoms like severe diarrhea, vomiting, and dehydration.</li><li>Avoid contact with infected individuals and do not share personal items.</li></ul>
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        <h2>Emergency Kit Preparation Tips</h2>
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        <p>Prepare an emergency kit to combat cholera outbreaks:</p><ul><li>Clean drinking water and water purification tablets.</li><li>Oral rehydration salts and basic medications.</li><li>Soap and hand sanitizers.</li><li>Non-perishable food items.</li><li>Medical supplies including antibiotics as recommended by a healthcare provider.</li><li>Contact information of local health authorities and nearby hospitals.</li></ul>
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Zambia faces a severe cholera outbreak, with over 21,000 cases and 704 deaths reported as of March 2024. The infection has reached all provinces.

Cholera Outbreak Spreads Rapidly in Zambia

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A cholera outbreak first reported in October 2023 in Zambia has significantly worsened. The disease initially emerged in peri-urban areas of Lusaka Province but has spread to all ten provinces of the country. With over 21,000 reported cases and 704 deaths as of March 2024, the outbreak has reached alarming levels, particularly affecting children under five years old. Government response is being coordinated by the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) under the office of the Vice President.

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