Dar es Salaam, Feb. 3 -- SUMBAWANGA: SUMBAWANGA District Commissioner Nyakia Chirukie has confirmed that a cholera outbreak in Senga Ward, Sumbawanga Municipality, has led to the deaths of two children.

In the course, eleven patients have been admitted to Dr Atman District Hospital in Christ the King area, with laboratory tests confirming that all cases are cholera positive.

Chirukie urged residents to adopt preventive measures, such as washing hands with soap before meals and after using the toilet and ensuring drinking water is boiled or treated.

The outbreak is believed to have originated from a gathering in Senga Village, where mourners may have consumed contaminated food or water.

In response to the outbreak, Mr Chirukie has bann...