Jan. 29, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Since late December 2025, devastating floods triggered by heavy rains have ravaged the Lundazi and Lumezi districts in Zambia’s Eastern Province. The disaster submerged dams, swept away homes, and destroyed critical infrastructure, leaving more than 40,000 people without access to safe drinking water after the main treatment plant was compromised. This has created a severe health crisis for children, who face heightened risks of cholera, diarrhea, and malaria, while also suffering from extreme food insecurity due to the destruction of stored maize and agricultural livelihoods. Continue reading →