Six deaths were recorded in 24 hours amid 35 cholera cases in the Kasongo health zone, with local facilities lacking essential supplies.
The Kasongo health zone in Maniema province is experiencing a severe cholera outbreak, reporting six fatalities within a single day. A total of 36 cases have been noted, with the zone's chief medical officer, Dr. Mubwana Zamuda Byza, highlighting the critical shortage of protective and treatment kits in local health centers.
The lack of necessary supplies means many patients are being managed within their communities, increasing the risk of further transmission. Dr. Zamuda expressed grave concern over this situation, emphasizing that community-based management of cases exacerbates the spread of the disease. Several riverside health areas are reportedly affected.
Dr. Zamuda is urgently appealing to the government and health partners for swift intervention to bolster response efforts. The call emphasizes the need for increased hygiene promotion among the population to curb the escalating cholera crisis in the region.
Why it mattersSix people have died from cholera in the Kasongo health zone due to a lack of essential medical supplies and increased community transmission.
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