STORY: Zambian president calls for enhanced efforts to tackle cholera
SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 5, 2024
DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2024
LENGTH: 00:00:57
LOCATION: Lusaka
CATEGORY: HEALTH

SHOTLIST:
1. various of anti-cholera program and street views
2. various of Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo visiting Kanyama Level One Hospital for inspection
3. various of the treatment centre

STORYLINE:

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday called for concerted efforts to tackle rising cholera cases in the country, especially in Lusaka, the country's capital.
   
The Zambian president said the government was monitoring the cholera outbreak and would continue implementing measures to contain its spread.
   
"We can defeat cholera if we work together. Take measures to avoid contracting the disease is our call to action," he said in a post on his Facebook page.
   
He has since urged citizens to adhere to the guidelines given by health authorities.
   
On Thursday, Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo led a multi-sectoral team to inspect areas in Lusaka that are mostly affected by cholera.
   
The minister expressed concern about the situation in most shanty compounds and fears that the situation could worsen if people do not adhere to preventive measures.
   
Meanwhile, UNICEF, the United Nations children's fund, has handed over 320,000 oral rehydration solutions to the Ministry of Health to help curb the surge.
     
Zambia has been battling a cholera outbreak since October last year, with Lusaka the hardest hit.

About 600 people are currently admitted to various treatment facilities.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lusaka.
(XHTV)