Historical outbreak briefing · Updated October 7, 2026
1997 - Bubonic Plague in Zambia
0 confirmed 0 probable 0 deaths Source: WHO
WHO tracked 1997 - Bubonic Plague in Zambia. The first report covered by Pandemic Watch dates to June 8, 2021.
As of the most recent WHO update, 0 confirmed and 0 probable or suspected cases have been reported, alongside 0 deaths.
Cases have been reported across 2 countries: Tanzania, South Africa.
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Primary source: WHO — 1997 - Bubonic Plague in Zambia