By Ephraim Ngwira

Karonga, October 19, Mana: Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has commended communities in Karonga District for being proactive in responding to Cholera prevention measures.

MRCS Communications and International Humanitarian Law Coordinator, Felix Washoni, made the remarks Friday during a field visit to Mlare and Mpata communities in the area of Paramount Chief Kyungu where he noted that 90 percent of households were adhering to health and hygiene guidelines provided by the MRCS.

Washoni said that concerted efforts by both government and MRCS aim at eradicating cholera in the district, engaging communities in sanitation and hygiene guidelines.

“Karonga District has this year registered 21 Cholera cases cumulatively with one death and communities are observing key preventive practices to contain the disease,” Washoni said.

Disease Control Surveillance Assistant Officer for Nthambo Clinic which serves people of Muchenjere, Alwin Chione commended MRCS for initiating Cholera prevention practices in the area which reported three cases last year with none since the introduction of the interventions in 2024.

Group Village Head Malema said that he was pleased with impact of MRCS initiative on the community especially in sanitation and hygiene related diseases such as Cholera.

“I with other stakeholders will continue civic educating people on the necessity of abiding to public health requirements for the area and the district to be Cholera free,” said Malema.

Malawi recorded its worst cholera outbreak in the 2022–2023 season leading to the declaration pf of cholera as a National Public Health Emergency in Malawi on 5th December 2022.