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More than 60 killed in Zambia cholera outbreak since October

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Cholera outbreak in Zmabia causes tensions as government measures prohibit public gatherings to combat spread
Cholera outbreak in Zmabia causes tensions as government measures prohibit public gatherings to combat spread

The government of Zambia has, since a cholera outbreak in the country, implemented stringent measures in affected areas to help curb the spread of the bacteria. 

More than 1 000 cases were reported since its outbreak in October last year.

Together with the United Nations, the government has launched a vaccination process in Lusaka's affected areas. 

Watch for more. 

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