Chongwe records non- bloody Diarrhea cases

Chongwe District has recorded 24,902 cases of non – bloody diarrhea from January 2025 to date, with the highest numbers among children under five years old. The media reports that District Health Surveillance Officer, Kelvin Mwakapushi revealed the figures during a presentation at the District Epidemic Preparedness and Management 2025 fourth quarter meeting.Mr Mwakapushi noted that people aged 15 to 21 also recorded high cases during the period.He called for sensitisation among caregivers, especially mothers who spend time with children under five, on how to prevent the disease.Meanwhile, Chongwe District Director of Health Services, Morton Zuze said his office has intensified efforts to reduce the spread of the disease.“We are currently offering prevention services to reduce cases of non- bloody diarrhea in areas where it is high such as distribution of granular and liquid chlorine. The office has also strengthened disease surveillance and testing of water samples to detect and treat the disease early,” Dr Zuze.He urged stakeholders to assist with resources like fuel to support staff in prevention and management activities.

The media reports that District Health Surveillance Officer, Kelvin Mwakapushi revealed the figures during a presentation at the District Epidemic Preparedness and Management 2025 fourth quarter meeting. Mr Mwakapushi noted that people aged 15 to 21 also recorded high cases during the period.He called for sensitisation among caregivers, especially mothers who spend time with children under five, on how to prevent the disease.Meanwhile, Chongwe District Director of Health Services, Morton Zuze said his office has intensified efforts to reduce the spread of the disease.“We are currently offering prevention services to reduce cases of non- bloody diarrhea in areas where it is high such as distribution of granular and liquid chlorine. Mr Mwakapushi noted that people aged 15 to 21 also recorded high cases during the period.

He called for sensitisation among caregivers, especially mothers who spend time with children under five, on how to prevent the disease.Meanwhile, Chongwe District Director of Health Services, Morton Zuze said his office has intensified efforts to reduce the spread of the disease.“We are currently offering prevention services to reduce cases of non- bloody diarrhea in areas where it is high such as distribution of granular and liquid chlorine. He called for sensitisation among caregivers, especially mothers who spend time with children under five, on how to prevent the disease. Meanwhile, Chongwe District Director of Health Services, Morton Zuze said his office has intensified efforts to reduce the spread of the disease.“We are currently offering prevention services to reduce cases of non- bloody diarrhea in areas where it is high such as distribution of granular and liquid chlorine.

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Meanwhile, Chongwe District Director of Health Services, Morton Zuze said his office has intensified efforts to reduce the spread of the disease. “We are currently offering prevention services to reduce cases of non- bloody diarrhea in areas where it is high such as distribution of granular and liquid chlorine. The office has also strengthened disease surveillance and testing of water samples to detect and treat the disease early,” Dr Zuze. He urged stakeholders to assist with resources like fuel to support staff in prevention and management activities.

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