Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Health

Chinese companies mass producing fake rice out of plastic

The Chinese food contamination freak show is back in full swing with new reports out of Singapore indicating that certain Chinese companies are now mass producing and selling fake rice to unwitting villagers. According to a report in the Korean-language Weekly Hong Kong, the manufacturers are blending potatoes, sweet potatoes, and plastic industrial resin to produce the imitation rice.

Condom shorage hits Mazabuka

A critical shortage of condoms has hit Mazabuka district forcing discondent couples to petition the Total Control of Epidemic (TCE), a nongovernmental organization championing...

K12 billion for health workers

Government has released K12 billion towards offsetting the K120 billion debt owed to health workers in the country. The Ministry of Health owes health...

One dies of cholera at Chipata compound clinic

Dr. Mbewe has disclosed that one person has died of Cholera in Lusaka’s Chipata Compound while 14 cholera cases are under treatment. He says the...

Government warned on ARVS shortage

Government has been urged to take seriously the shortage of ARVs as the impact on patients may be difficult to address. Former Health Minister, Professor...

Five hospitals to be commissioned

Government will soon commission five newly built district hospitals in Kaoma, Lumwana, Kapiri Mposhi, Mumbwa,and Kaputa. President Banda said this in Lusaka Monday, when he...

Chongwe Hospital construction completed

Lusaka Province Minister Charles Shawa says he happy that the long awaited construction of the Chongwe District Hospital has finally been completed. Speaking when he...