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Day: September 28, 2025

  • Cholera Situation in Malawi.

    Cholera Situation Report: Rumphi

    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

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    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

    Diagnosis & Confirmation
    • The case presented with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting.
    • Initial samples tested positive using cRDT.
    • Confirmation status: Confirmed by culture on October 22, 2025.
    Case Management Outcome

    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).