India, which sent help to many countries during the Corona period, has once again extended its helping hand to an African country.
A terrible disease has spread in this country due to which hundreds of people have died. We are talking about the Southern African country Zambia.
Cholera disease is currently widespread in Zambia. Around 600 deaths have occurred due to this so far. Meanwhile, India has sent humanitarian aid to Zambia.
India has sent about 3.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid in a commercial ship. This includes water purifying supplies, chlorine tablets and ORS pouches etc.
According to the BBC, Zambia is facing one of the worst health crises in its history. Nearly 600 people have died from cholera here since October 2023 and more than 15,000 people have been infected.
Cholera cases have been reported in nine of Zambia’s 10 provinces. However, most of these cases have been reported from the capital Lusaka.
Lusaka has a population of approximately 3 million. Here the authorities have set up a temporary treatment center outside the National Heroes Stadium.
Surprisingly, the mortality rate due to cholera in Zambia is about 4 percent, which is much higher than normal. The mortality rate in cholera is usually less than 1 percent. UNICEF described it as “a devastating number”.
In view of the outbreak, the government has also launched a mass vaccination programme. Authorities are providing 24 lakh liters of clean water every day to communities affected by the disease.
A nationwide public awareness campaign has also been launched. This worsening situation reminded of the Corona period. Retired doctors in the country have been asked to return to work.