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Zambia to launch vaccination campaign in cholera-affected town

Lusaka, Feb 4: Health authorities in Zambia will commence an oral cholera vaccination campaign in Chililabombwe Town in Copperbelt Province currently hard-hit by a cholera outbreak, a senior government official said.

UNHCR launches solar project to empower refugees in Zambia

Lusaka, Jan 29: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched a solar photovoltaic project to increase access to electricity in refugee settlements in Zambia, improving the livelihoods of refugees and surrounding communities.

Zambia starts vaccination campaign in cholera-affected district

Lusaka, Jan 9: A cholera vaccination campaign targeting 191,153 people has started in a northern Zambian district following fresh outbreaks.

Zambia power utility cautious on increasing generation despite rising water levels in Lake Kariba

Lusaka, Jan 8: Zambia's state-owned power company Zesco Limited said that it would not rush to increase electricity generation following steady water levels in Lake Kariba.

Zambia reports fourth monkeypox case

Lusaka, Jan 4: Zambia's health authorities have reported the country's fourth case of monkeypox, also known as mpox.