Monday, April 21, 2025

Health

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...

Fake Medical Doctor Apprehended for Impersonation and Fraud in Chawama Hospital Scam

The Kabwata police have successfully arrested an individual impersonating a medical doctor in connection with a fraudulent operation at Chawama Hospital. The suspect, identified...

President Hichilema salutes USA

President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked the United States government through the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (US-CDC) for the continued support to the country's...

Health Minister Urges Zambians to Embrace Healthy Living to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases

Health Minister, Sylvia Masebo, has called on citizens to adopt a healthier lifestyle as a proactive measure against non-communicable diseases. Emphasizing the importance of...

Nyimba District Hospital Recieves New Standby Power Generator Under CDF

Nyimba District Hospital, a level one facility, has received a significant upgrade with the installation of a standby power supply generator. This procurement, funded...

Fistula Foundation Donates K2 Million Fistula Ward to St. Francis Mission Hospital

The Fistula Foundation has officially handed over a state-of-the-art Fistula Ward with a 40-bed capacity to St. Francis Mission Hospital in Katete District. The...

Only One Batch Of Erythromycin Was Non-Compliant – Masebo

Health Minister Sylvia Masebo has offered clarification regarding the recent testing of pharmaceuticals supplied to the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA). In...