Zambia: Cholera Outbreak - Feb 2026
Highupdated 3 months agoA cholera outbreak is ongoing in Mpulungu, Zambia, with confirmed cases reported since early February 2026.
- 25kmRadius of the affected area
What this changes for you, on the ground
A cholera outbreak is ongoing in Mpulungu, Zambia, with confirmed cases reported since early February 2026. The affected area extends approximately 25 kilometres around Mpulungu. Cholera is a waterborne bacterial infection that spreads through contaminated water and food.
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If you are currently in or near Mpulungu, take precautions with water and food sources. Drink only bottled or boiled water, avoid ice, and eat only thoroughly cooked food from reliable sources. Seek immediate medical attention from local health authorities if you experience severe diarrhoea, vomiting, or signs of dehydration. Contact your embassy or travel insurance provider for guidance on whether to remain in the area.
Follow all instructions issued by Zambian health authorities and local officials. Practise frequent handwashing with soap and clean water. This alert is based on confirmed information from ReliefWeb.
Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 24, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →
Issued by ReliefWeb (UN OCHA).
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Zambia: Cholera Outbreak - Feb 2026
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How it evolved
- Alert raisedHighJuly 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM
A single entry: the alert has not changed state since it was raised.
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