Cholera Situation in Malawi
A Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM) Summary | Issue 2, October 27, 2025
1 CONFIRMED CASE (RUMPHI)
Case confirmed on October 22, 2025 (Currently Discharged)
Confirmed Case Profile: Rumphi
Case R-001: Adult Male
- Age/Sex: 36-year-old Male
- Occupation: Worker at Chico Construction Company
- Location (TA): TA Njikula, Rumphi
- Reporting Facility: Jalawe Health Centre (Detected Oct 19, 2025)
Clinical & Resolution Status
- The case presented with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting.
- Initial samples tested positive using cRDT.
- Confirmation status: Confirmed by culture on October 22, 2025.
The case was successfully discharged from care on October 23, 2025.
District Public Health Response 📋
Actions taken by the District Rapid Response Team (DRRT):
- Epidemiological Investigation: The DRRT conducted immediate contact tracing, case follow-up, and comprehensive investigation in the affected area.
- Corporate Recommendations: The DRRT provided specific actionable measures and recommendations to the management of Chico Construction Company.
- Monitoring & Updates: PHIM will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Previous Surveillance Activity: Lilongwe Suspected Cases (Issue 1)
In the context of continuous surveillance, PHIM previously reported the following activity:
Case L-001 (Lilongwe)
Date Reported: Sept 25, 2025
Details: 30-year-old male from Chinsapo. Reported to Bwaila Hospital.
Status: Tested positive via cRDT; culture results pending. Isolated at Bwaila Isolation Camp.
Case L-002 (Lilongwe)
Date Reported: Sept 25, 2025
Details: 27-year-old male from Nathenje. Reported to Nathenje Health Facility.
Status: Tested positive via cRDT; culture results pending. Isolated at Bwaila Isolation Camp.
District actions included planning for contact tracing, case follow-up, and Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATI).