Thursday, October 31, 2024

Health

Chief Mwase calls for refurbishing of Lundazi Airstrip

Senior Chief Mwase of the Chewa speaking people of Lundazi District in Eastern Province says he needs the old Lundazi airstrip revamped. Chief Mwase says once the airstrip is restored, it will be easier for the...

Measles resurfaces in Mpulungu

Cases of measles have started re-emerging in Mpulungu District of Northern Province, District Health Director, Fredrick Mwila has disclosed. Dr Mwila says recently the ministry conducted a massive measles...

Woman, unborn baby die during labour

A 29-year-old expectant mother and her unborn baby have died during labour at Kapiri Mposhi District Hospital. The maternal death has been blamed on the...

Non-Communicable Diseases a source of concern in Northwestern

North Western Province Permanent Secretary Colonel Grandson Katambi has expressed concern with the continued increase in the number of Non-Communicable Diseases (NDCS) in the...

ZNPHI sensitises on mental health

A mental health specialist has urged members of the public to take keen interest in knowing what mental health is in order for them...

Theft of drugs is leading cause shortages in health facilities

Kabwe District Commissioner Lennox Shimwambwa has charged that theft of drugs is leading to shortages of essential drugs in health facilities in the district. Mr...

Flying Doctors Service targeting over 12,000 patients in 6 provinces

The Zambia Flying Doctors Service (ZFDS) will next week reach out to eight concurrent outreaches in six provinces to provide quality health care service. ZFDS...

ZAMMSA intensifies distribution of Health Centre kits

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has intensified efforts to ensure equitable distribution of Medical Health Centre kits country wide. Nearly all 43 health facilities...