Cholera outbreak confirmed in Kunene Region

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2025-06-19

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WINDHOEK, 19 JUN (NAMPA) – Eight suspected cholera cases have been recorded in the Opuwo district of the Kunene Region, two of which have been confirmed - including one fatality.
This was announced by Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, during a media briefing in Windhoek on Thursday.
Cholera is a highly contagious disease transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water or food, often linked to poor sanitation...

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