SADC Heads of State and Government say the outbreak of cholera in the region represents a serious threat to sustainable development and the well-being of the people.

There is, therefore, a need for coordinated efforts from member states.

The regional leaders convened a virtual extraordinary summit to discuss the cholera outbreak in some member states.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have pledged support of one million US dollars for the outbreak of cholera in Namibia's neighbouring country, Zambia.

Namibia, in the meantime, has increased its cholera surveillance.

The Zambian outbreak has claimed more than 440 lives in 47 districts in nine provinces. 

Cholera cases have been reported in SADC member states, particularly in Zambia and Zimbabwe.