China commended for supporting Zambia’s cholera fight

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The government has hailed the Chinese government for the support rendered in the fight against cholera.

Vice President Mutale Nalumango says the fight against cholera requires a multi-sectoral response involving the whole-of-society approach.  

Speaking when the Zambia Chinese Association handed over assorted materials for the fight against cholera k1.2 million kwacha, Mrs. Nalumango who was represented by Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit National Coordinator Gabriel Pollen says the donation will play a pivotal role in the ongoing fight against cholera.  

She says the donation of assorted items is an indication of true humanitarian effort.

The Vice President says the donation will be channeled through the disaster management and mitigation unit to prevent the further spread of cholera and mitigate its impact.

Mrs. Nalumango has further commended the association for partnering with the Zambian government in the fight against the covid-19. 

"Cholera requires a united front and the support we have received today is a testament to the power of collective action.  Government alone cannot fight the epidemic but requires partners and stakeholders to extend a helping hand in the fight," she said.

Mrs. Nalumango says China has been an all-weather friend to Zambia and the two countries share a long-standing relationship stressing that the contribution, will go a long way in supporting the health sector and the people of Zambia.

She has noted that by combining the efforts together, the government will ensure that the health and well-being of every member of the society is secured and cholera will be adequately contained.


And speaking earlier, Association Chairman Wu Ming said the association is saddened with the increase in the number of cholera cases in the country which has led to more than 360 deaths so far.

"It is a worrisome situation because much of the affected comprise the country's productive human resource necessary in the development of this country. it is further a pity that children have not been spared and are among the affected," Mr. Ming said.

"As the Chinese community in Zambia, we find this epidemic very unfortunate hence the resolve to join hands with the government in its efforts to combat the disease. We are happy to note that those efforts have not gone in vain as evidenced by the reported decrease in the number of deaths," he adds.

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