Typhoid fever in Lusaka, Zambia

An outbreak of typhoid fever has been reported in Kalingalinga, a low income, high density settlement just east of Lusaka. The total number of infected people is not reported.

Advice

Travellers to the affected area can reduce their risk of exposure to typhoid fever by being cautious and avoiding consuming contaminated food or water. Vaccination against typhoid fever should be considered, especially if unsafe food cannot be avoided.