00:01After five weeks without a single new infection, Zambia is officially declaring an end to its
00:07latest cholera outbreak.
00:10The final wave of infection saw 496 cases and claimed nine lives.
00:15The country's health minister confirmed that the last recorded case was in Kabwe district
00:20in central province back in May.
00:23While the outbreak has been contained, the fight isn't over.
00:26Authorities warn that cholera remains a threat, especially as ongoing drought conditions
00:32continue to affect water safety and hygiene across the country.
00:36In response, the government is taking no chances.
00:39Medical supplies are being distributed in high-risk areas, and community-based surveillance
00:44is being stepped up to quickly protect and treat any new cases of acute diarrhea.
00:49It's a major public health milestone, but vigilance officials say must remain high
00:55into B. Sergeants.
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