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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 ๐Ÿ“‹

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.
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