The Ministry of Health has announced that schools, including those in cholera-affected Nakonde, are ready to reopen in January as scheduled.

Speaking during a press briefing held on December 30, 2024, acting  Minister of Health, Douglas Syakalima,  assured that the disease is being contained and that all necessary measures are being put in place to prevent further outbreaks.

“We usually work as a team with other stakeholders such as the local government, Ministry of Water and Sanitation, and Ministry of Health when there is a disease outbreak,” Mr Syakalima stated.

Therefore, Mr Syakalima expressed confidence that schools can reopen on the scheduled dates, but cautioned that they will continue to monitor the situation closely.

“Should we see anything else, the Ministry of Health will advise accordingly,” Mr Syakalima said.

He said the total number of cases recorded in Nakonde since December 24th, 2024 stands at 13 adding that two patients have been discharged, while the remaining 11 individuals are in stable condition, indicating effective management of the outbreak.