Thursday, October 31, 2024

Health

TB still major public health concern-Masebo

Minister of Health, Sylvia Masebo, says tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public concern in the country and globally. Ms Masebo said Zambia is classified...

Government plans to upgrade certain hospitals-Masebo

Minister of Health, Sylvia Masebo, says government has plans to upgrade some hospitals to general hospital level. Ms Masebo said the upgrading of the...

PEPFAR reaffirms commitment to support Zambia’s fight against HIV/AIDS with US$390 million

The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to support Zambia's efforts in eradicating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 through the...

Public Protector Zambia calls for establishment of more Mental Hospitals to decongest Chainama

The Public Protector Zambia has called upon government to establish more mental hospitals across the country to decongestant Chainama Mental Hospital. Public Protector Caroline...

Discrimination against TB patients worry community health officer

A Community Health Officer in the Ministry of Health has bemoaned that discrimination against tuberculosis (TB) patients as negatively affecting the fight against the...

Government procures 8,000 oxygen cylinders for distribution to various health facilities across the country.

Zambian Government in partnership with the Global Funds (GF) has procured 8,000 oxygen cylinders worth US$1.6 million which will be distributed to various health...

Cholera in Eastern province under control – MOH

Eastern Province Health Director, Mathews Ng'ambi says cholera cases in Vubwi, Chipata, Chipangali and Lusangazi Districts of Eastern Province have reduced. And Dr...

Zambia Government Responds to Flood Crisis with Relief Efforts Across the Country

Zambia's Vice President, Mrs. W.K. Mutale Nalumango, MP, has made a ministerial statement in Parliament about the flood situation in the country. According to...