Cholera is ravaging Zambia..? India sent 3.5 tons of aid..!?
It has been reported that 16,526 people have been infected with cholera in Zambia. Cholera is on the rise in Zambia. The number of people affected by it is also increasing day by day. As of january 31, the number of people affected by cholera was 16,526. So far 613 people have died due to cholera infection. Especially in the province of Lukasa, cases of infection and deaths are increasing. It is said that the rainy season will last until May in Zambia. This is expected to increase the incidence of cholera. Many people are at risk of severe diarrhea and dehydration due to the rainy season and infection. The aid weighing approx 3.5 tons comprises water purification supplies, chlorine tablets, and ORS sachets. Was handed over today by our High Commissioner to the government of Zambia. In this context, india has sent 3.5 tonnes of relief materials including water purification equipment, chlorine tablets, and other items required by zambia for the second time. It was handed over to the Zambian government yesterday (Saturday) through the indian ambassador. Union External Affairs minister Jaishankar has posted this on his X social media page.
Zambia has been reeling from a cholera outbreak for the past few weeks, which has forced the country's schools to close. zambia is asking for more medical aid to deal with what has been described as a "cholera emergency". Public institutions have established hand-washing facilities to prevent the spread of disease.