Chundukwa River Lodge
HEALTH AND SAFETY UPDATE
We would like to take this opportunity to discuss the recent outbreak of cholera in the Lusaka region of Zambia and to address safety concerns that our valued agents and guests may have on this matter.
Cholera surfaces in many of our rainy seasons in Zambia (November-April). It peaks at the height of our rainy season (January-March) and it is generally limited to the peri-urban areas of high density living. It is closely linked to inadequate access to clean water and sanitation.
Infection will only cause symptoms in 5 people out of 100 infected and as per the World Health Organisation "Cholera is easily treated. The majority of people can be treated successfully through prompt administration of oral rehydration solution (ORS)." There are oral cholera vaccinations available, "While the vaccines are safe, the risk of disease, even to travellers is so minute" so vaccination is not commonly recommended for travellers." Nevertheless, these vaccinations are readily available and provide 90% protection against illness within 2 weeks the second oral dose.
Enhanced Health & Safety
Chundukwa River Lodge lies 25 km outside of Livingstone town and does not use municipal water. We are almost 600 km from the outbreak which is in Lusaka, our capital city.
The Matero township, one of the affected shanty compounds of Lusaka, the country's capital, is most affected by the current outbreak and this is where health workers have now commenced the administration of the oral cholera vaccine. The mass vaccination campaign will target over 1,5 million people in areas of high risk of transmission in Lusaka – including Matero, Kanyama and Chawama.
We have always had a comprehensive sanitation program at Chundukwa River Lodge and Zambian Horseback Safaris, and this strong foundation allows us to adapt quickly to evolving advice from the World Health Organization and our local health officials. We will continue to monitor their guidelines and adjust our measures accordingly.
We utilise bottled, mineral water in the lodge for drinking, ice, washing vegetables and salads, kitchen use and bottled water is readily available in our guest rooms for brushing teeth and other.
Chundukwa River Lodge remains a haven where your guests can retreat, breathe, and reboot among beautiful surroundings.
If you would like to know more about our increased hygiene levels and safety measures, we would be happy to answer any specific questions you may have.
Doug, Gail and the Chundukwa Team
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