A six-month-old child has died, and seven people have been hospitalized following a cholera outbreak in Balaka District. The Director of Health Services for the district, Chimwemwe Thambo, confirmed the outbreak, stating that the affected individuals are from Nsamati Village under Senior Chief Amidu.
According to Thambo, the cases were initially reported this month at Namanolo Health Center, with patients later transferred to Machinga District Hospital for further treatment. “The patients are currently showing signs of improvement,” Thambo reported.
Health officials in Balaka, in collaboration with Machinga District authorities, have launched efforts to contain the spread of the disease.
Thambo urged the public to maintain strict hygiene practices to help prevent further infections.
