Disease Outbreak News

2002 - Zambia

26 March 2001

Description of the situation

26 March 2001

Disease Outbreak Reported

WHO has received preliminary reports of 23 hospitalized cases, including 3 deaths in Petauke district, Eastern Province. The last case reported was 15 March 2001.

Measures have been taken to intensify surveillance, strengthen control and management of the disease and provide health education messages on its prevention.