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Health champion: Albert Nkhoma, Zambia

During his 30 years as a community-based volunteer, Albert Nkhoma has witnessed his neighbourhood, Kalikiliki, in Zambia’s capital city Lusaka, grapple with public health challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. More recently he worked tirelessly to support the response to the worst cholera outbreak in the country’s history. Throughout, his commitment to health promotion has not wavered.
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Albert Nkhoma, relais communautaire, Zambie

Au cours de ses 30 années de volontariat communautaire, Albert Nkhoma a vu son quartier, Kalikiliki, à Lusaka, la capitale de la Zambie, faire face à des problèmes de santé publique, notamment la pandémie de COVID-19. Plus récemment, il a travaillé sans relâche pour soutenir la riposte à la pire épidémie de choléra que le pays ait jamais connu. Tout au long de sa carrière, son engagement en faveur de la promotion de la santé n'a jamais faibli.
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Data for action shape Zambia's cholera outbreak response

Data for action play a pivotal role in Zambia's #cholera outbreak response and determine critical issues such as where to establish cholera treatment centres, where to deploy health workers and the quantity of medical supplies needed.
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WHO provides support to cholera outbreak response in Zambia

Dr Nathan Bakyaita, WHO Zambia Representative, outlines the response to the cholera outbreak in Zambia. WHO is providing support in surveillance, laboratory, case management, logistics, risk communication & vaccination.
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