The initial
outbreak began on September 28 according to the World Health Organisation and
Zambia's health ministry subsequently launched efforts to limit the spread of
the disease.
Cholera is a
water-borne disease which goes hand in hand with poverty and while readily
treatable can be lethal if unaddressed.
Lusaka has been
recording an average of 60 new cases every day.
Lungu added that
there would be a crackdown on street food stalls, bars and restaurants that do
not meet minimum food hygiene standards.
