Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Health

Zambia Steps Up Preparedness Amid Rising Mpox Outbreaks in Africa

The Ministry of Health, led by Dr. Elijah Muchima, provided an update on Zambia's preparedness measures in response to the growing Mpox outbreaks across...

Urgent Appeal for Media Attention: Health Minister’s Inaction in Former Kalulushi MP’s Critical Medical Situation

Dear Editor, I am writing to bring attention to a deeply distressing situation concerning my 72-year-old mother, who is suffering from a severe case of...

Health Minister Elijah Muchima Confirms Adequate Medicine Stocks at UTHs and ZAMMSA

Health Minister Elijah Muchima conducted an extensive tour of the University Teaching Hospitals (UTHs) and the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) to...

Health Minister Dr. Elijah Muchima Distributes 115 New Vehicles to Health Institutions

Health Minister Dr. Elijah Muchima has handed over 115 new vehicles to various health institutions and provincial health offices, procured at a cost of...

Living on the Edge: The Impact of Power Outages on Dialysis Patients

Living with a chronic illness often presents unique challenges, but for those on dialysis, the struggle is compounded by external factors beyond their control....

Update on the Offloading of 61 Containers of Medicines

25 out of the 61 containers of medicines marooned at the J&J depot in Makeni have been successfully transported and offloaded at the Zambia...

ZAMMSA Director General Suspended Over Medicines Found in Private Depot

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Board has announced the immediate suspension of its Director General, Mr. Victor Nyasulu. This decision follows...

Health Minister Updates National Assembly on National Health Insurance Scheme Implementation

Health Minister Sylvia Masebo addressed the National Assembly, presenting a comprehensive update on the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIMA). Key Highlights of...