Zambian president calls for enhanced efforts to tackle cholera

STORY: Zambian president calls for enhanced efforts to tackle cholera SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of anti-cholera program and street views 2. various of Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo visiting Kanyama Level One Hospital for inspection 3. various of the treatment centre STORYLINE: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday called for concerted efforts to tackle rising cholera cases in the country, especially in Lusaka, the country's capital. The Zambian president said the government was monitoring the cholera outbreak and would continue implementing measures to contain its spread. "We can defeat cholera if we work together. Take measures to avoid contracting the disease is our call to action," he said in a post on his Facebook page. He has since urged citizens to adhere to the guidelines given by health authorities. On Thursday, Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo led a multi-sectoral team to in