The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is concerned about the worsening cholera outbreak in some countries in the region and is looking for measures to respond to the spread of the disease. 

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania and South Africa are some of the countries affected.

On Saturday, the region's health ministers analyzed in Luanda the epidemiological situation of the cholera outbreak that is affecting some countries.

After the meeting, the Angolan Minister of Health, who is also chair of the SADC Committee of Health Ministers, Sílvia Lutucuta, revealed that the organization had drawn up mechanisms and committed itself to implementing a strategic prevention plan to curb the increase in the disease.

"During our discussions, we consolidated a robust strategic plan focused on prevention, preparedness and rapid response to the cholera outbreak, based on the needs and identity of our region. This plan is multi-sectoral, based on the vision of one health, and includes immediate actions to contain current outbreaks and implement a lasting mechanism to prevent future epidemics based on evidence and innovative interventions," she explained, quoted by RFI.

The source stressed that the member countries had also agreed to evaluate post-epidemic recovery measures in order to respond to future epidemics.

"In addition, we agreed to make a careful assessment of the post-epidemic recovery measures of the affected countries, recognizing the importance of identifying good practices, gaps in our strengths and opportunities to improve coordination and mutual support of member states," concluded Silvia Lutucuta.