By DELEEN CHISANGA CHASAYACholera remains a worldwide risk and is a threat to our health. Zambia is experiencing a Cholera outbreak in Vubwi, Eastern province.Acute diarrhoeal disease called Cholera is contracted by consuming food or water that has been contaminated with the Vibrio cholerae bacterium. A severe case of acute watery diarrhoea and severe dehydration can result from the exceedingly hazardous disease, Cholera.After consuming contaminated food or water, symptoms may appear between 12 hours to for 5 days. If left untreated, Cholera can kill both adults and children within hours.Despite the fact that Vibrio cholerae is present in people’s faces for one to 10 days after infection, the majority of people who contract the infection do not exhibit any symptoms. This indicates that the bacteria are released into the environment where they may infect new victims.In many cases, Cholera can be predicted and avoided. It can eventually be eliminated where there is access to safe […]
CHOLERA IN ZAMBIA
