Publications by authors named "Oscar Nzila"
Pan Afr Med J
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- On October 18, 2023, an outbreak of cholera was declared in Lusaka district, prompting a multisectoral public health response to manage the epidemic's impact on the community.
- The study utilized observational methods to track response interventions and challenges, noting that Lusaka had 13,122 cholera cases and 498 deaths by February 2024, with poor sanitation and water access contributing to the crisis.
- The coordination of various health initiatives, including sanitation improvements, clean water access, health education, and vaccination efforts, played a crucial role in reducing cholera cases during one of Zambia's most severe outbreaks.
