Media Wire Express Correspondent
Churches in Zambia have been ordered to limit worship time to two hours as part of measures to curb the spread of cholera.
No sale of perishable and ready-to-eat foods in all churches, Ndiwa Mutelo, a senior official in charge of religious affairs, said.
Worshippers have also been urged to avoid handshakes and hugs in order to reduce the risk of contracting the disease.
Mutelo in a statement also ordered worship centres to provide safe drinking water, hand washing points as well as alcohol-based hand sanitizers to their members.
The urgency of these measures is underscored by the significant cholera outbreak in Zambia, with more than 7,800 reported cases since last October. Over the past 24 hours alone, the health ministry has recorded over 400 new cases and 18 fatalities.
This latest intervention aims to mitigate the impact of the cholera epidemic, emphasizing the collective responsibility of religious institutions in safeguarding public health.
Source:Africa News
