Zambia: Cholera Outbreak

A cholera outbreak in Zambia, first reported in October 2023, has seen a dramatic increase in transmission since mid-December. The country has now recorded more than 7,000 cases and 270 deaths, with over 500 new cases daily. The IFRC and its membership seek CHF 4 million (CHF 3 million of which is expected to be raised by the IFRC Secretariat) to support the Zambia Red Cross Society to reach 3.5 million people with life-saving assistance.

Along with a volunteer, Zambia Red Cross Society Acting Secretary General Cosmas Sakala (left) meets with local residents as part of ongoing cholera prevention efforts.
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3,000,000
CHF Needed to help most vulnerable
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2,934,808
CHF currently funded
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