Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Health

Cholera Outbreak Claims Five Lives in 24 Hours as Government Implements Preventive Measures

The Minister of Health, Sylvia Masebo, has confirmed that five people lost their lives to cholera in the last 24 hours as the outbreak...

Government commends Maina Soko Military hospital for quality health service

Minister of Defence Ambrose Lufuma has expressed gratitude to the Maina- Soko military hospital management for the delivery of quality health service to...

Siavonga residents tipped to avoid cholera in tourist town

Siavonga District Commissioner Geofrey Jakopo has urged residents in the district to prioritise primary health care guideline to prevent any cholera disease outbreak in...

ZNBTS Urges Collaboration to Dispel Myths and Promote Blood Donation

The Zambia National Blood Transfusion Services (ZNBTS) has called for increased collaboration with stakeholders and the government to dispel myths surrounding blood donation. Dia...

India bans Cough mixture for children under 4 after deaths

In response to global concerns and reported child deaths linked to Indian-made cough syrups, India's top drug controller has banned an anti-cold drug combination...

Cholera Outbreak in Lusaka: 43 New Cases Prompt Urgent Government Intervention

In a concerning development, Lusaka has reported 43 new cases of cholera along with one fatality, according to the Minister of Health, Sylvia Masebo....

FDA Approves Revolutionary Cell-Based Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for two pioneering treatments, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, as the first...

Chipata recording 28 mental illness cases per month

Chipata Central Hospital is reportedly admitting an average of 28 mental health patients , per month. Out of these cases , schizophrenia which...