Namibia declares cholera outbreak over

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has officially declared the cholera outbreak in the Grootfontein and Opuwo health districts over after more than 28 days without any confirmed cases.

Health minister Esperance Luvindao made the announcement in a public notice issued last Thursday, saying the outbreak had been contained in line with international public health standards.

“With more than 28 days of zero confirmed cholera cases reported to date (the required monitoring period), and in accordance with epidemiological best practice, the ministry hereby informs the public that we have contained the cholera outbreak in both districts.

“Therefore, as per the International Health Regulations (2005), I hereby declare the end of the cholera outbreak in Namibia,” Luvindao said.