Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Health

Concerns Raised as Pregnant Women in Kanchibiya District Opt for Home Births Over Health Facilities

The increasing number of pregnant women giving birth at home has raised concerns among health authorities in Kanchibiya District of Muchinga Province. Kanchibiya District...

Sylvia Masebo calls for safer food handling to prevent illnesses, fatalities and costs on the health care system

Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo has called for safer food handling in order to prevent illnesses, fatalities and reduce costs on the health care...

Adolescents and Young people remain the worst hit by the number of new HIV infections in Zambia

Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo has said adolescents and young people remain the worst hit by the number of new HIV infections in Zambia. Ms....

Zambia engages Gavi to build a robust local pharmaceutical manufacturing industry

ZAMBIA has engaged Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance on its path to build a robust local pharmaceutical manufacturing industry in the bid to facilitate for...

Fred M’membe Questions Government’s Explanation for Drug and Equipment Shortage

The President of the Socialist Party, Fred M'membe, has raised concerns about the Zambian government's failure to provide a clear and honest explanation for...

Indian Pharmaceutical Companies Show Interest in Setting up Manufacturing Plants in Zambia

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) has welcomed the interest expressed by globally renowned Indian pharmaceutical companies in establishing manufacturing plants in...

Cancer Treatment Centre to be constructed in Ndola

The Government of Zambia has signed a US$25 million contract with Avic International for the construction of the Cancer Treatment Centre in Ndola, Copperbelt...

Kitwe Teaching Eye Hospital urged to submit plans for expansion to Government

Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Administration Christoper Simoonga has advised management at Kitwe Teaching Eye hospital to submit their plan on the expansion...