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Disease outbreak alerts for Zambia
3 outbreaks reported for Zambia
Last checked against TravelHealthPro on 2026-09-16.
Cholera
Reported 06 March 2026Spread through contaminated food and water
Between 5 August 2025 and 4 March 2026, a total of 1,133 cholera cases and 18 deaths have been reported. The highest number of cases have been recorded in Mpulungu (417 cases), Lusaka (326 cases), and Nsama (161 cases).
There's a vaccine for this
Stick to safe water and well-cooked food, wash hands often — an oral vaccine is available for higher-risk trips.
cVDPV2
Reported 23 February 2026Spread through contaminated food and water
As of 22 February 2026, the Zambia Ministry of Health reported a cVDPV2-positive environmental sample from Lusaka.
There's a vaccine for this
This is a polio strain — make sure your polio booster is up to date; some countries require proof of recent vaccination to leave.
Mpox
Reported 03 October 2025Spread by close or bodily-fluid contact
As of 21 September 2025, a total of 247 mpox clade Ib cases and three deaths have been reported in Zambia in 2025.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with anyone who has a rash or lesions, and contact with wild animals; wash hands often.
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