Friday, November 1, 2024

Health

Cancer recurs in ‘dense’ breasts

Women treated for breast cancer are at a higher risk of a relapse if they have "dense" breasts, say researchers. Those with denser breasts are...

Babies ‘cry in mother’s tongue’

German researchers say babies begin to pick up the nuances of their parents' accents while still in the womb.The researchers studied the cries of...

Male circumcision on demand in Lufwanyama

A youth activist in Lufwanyama has appealed to government through the Ministry of Health to conduct a mobile male circumcision programme in the district...

Increase TB awareness urges Winstone Zulu

Winstone Zulu, one of the world's leading activists against the spread of HIV/AIDS and TB says there is need for collaboration between government and...

Zambia should not relax on Bird Flu prevention- PS

Government says there is need for the country to continue putting in place measures to effectively prevent and control the spread of the Highly...

Stance by donors hurting health delivery

THE Government has said service delivery in health institutions, including AIDS treatment has continued to worsen due to the withholding of funds by some...

Health sector’s performance is below par – Simbao

Health Minister, Kapembwa Simbao, says the Zambian public health sector is operating at far less than the required human resource capacity, resulting in a...

Traditional ceremonies vehicles for HIV/AIDS transmission – report

High risk behavior during public gatherings such as the lukwakwas, Mbundas-Liyoyelo and Chivweka traditional ceremonies is among five major factors leading to high levels...