Mozambique’s health authorities have intensified cholera testing in Zambézia province following an outbreak that has resulted in 137 confirmed cases at the Pinda Cholera Treatment Centre in Morrumbala district since February.
Provincial chief medical officer Isaías Marcos said no new infections have been recorded for more than five days but surveillance and prevention efforts have been reinforced across affected districts.
Marcos said health teams are conducting intensified monitoring in communities and health facilities, alongside public awareness campaigns on hygiene and safe water practices.
“We continue to develop surveillance actions, both in the communities and in health units, as well as health promotion activities, not only in this district but also in other affected areas,” he said.
He urged residents to maintain strict preventive measures, including handwashing, proper waste disposal and treating drinking water.
He also encouraged anyone showing symptoms to seek immediate medical attention.
Mozambique is highly susceptible to cholera outbreaks, particularly during the rainy season, when flooding, poor sanitation and limited access to clean water increase transmission risks.
The country has experienced repeated outbreaks over the past decade, with coastal and central provinces such as Zambézia, Sofala and Nampula often among the hardest hit.
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