Cholera Situation Report: Lilongwe
A Public Health Institute of Malawi (PHIM) Summary | September 26, 2025
2 SUSPECTED CASES
Recorded on September 25, 2025
Patient Profiles
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Case 1
- Age/Sex: 30-year-old Male
- Location: Chinsapo, Lilongwe
- First Reported: Bwaila Hospital
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Case 2
- Age/Sex: 27-year-old Male
- Location: Nathenje, Lilongwe
- First Reported: Nathenje Health Facility
Clinical & Isolation Status
Symptoms & Diagnosis
- Both patients presented with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting.
- Samples tested positive using a cholera Rapid Diagnostic Test (cRDT).
- Culture results are currently pending.
Current Location
Both cases are currently isolated at Bwaila Isolation Camp.
Public Health Response 📋
The District Rapid Response Team is taking the following actions:
- Investigation: The District Rapid Response Team (DRRT) plans to conduct contact tracing, case follow-up, and further investigation.
- Intervention: The district is planning to implement Case Area Targeted Interventions (CATI).
- Monitoring: PHIM will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates.