Government urged to extend maternity Leave
Some working mothers in Kalulushi have appealed to government to consider extending maternity leave for them because they are failing to work and breast feed at the same time. Heath..
Obesity among Zambian women on the rise-NFNC
The National Food and Nutrition Commission has warned of rising cases of overweight and obesity among Zambian women. Acting Commission Director Musonda Mofu revealed that a recent study undertaken by..
Minister wants Health professionals trained by Government bonded to avoid brain drian
Government is concerned with the rate at which the public health sector is losing professionals to the private sector after spending huge sums of money training them. Health Deputy Minister,..
Majority of deliveries at UTH are done on the floor-Survey
A new survey released by the Zambia Medical Association has revealed that majority of all deliveries at UTH are conducted on the floor. The survey on the State of Maternal..
An average of 20 women give birth on the floor per day at UTH-report
A survey conducted by the Zambia Medical Association in Lusaka province has revealed that an average of 20 women give birth on the floor per day at the University teaching..
Zambia is poised to win the fight against HIV and AIDS-NAC
National Aids Council – NAC says Zambia is poised to win the fight against HIV and AIDS within the generation. National Aids Council Chairperson, Bishop Joshua Banda says the optimism..
Report reveals glaring shortage of midwives at UTH
A new report on the state of maternal and new born health care services has called for the immediate operationalisation of a baby care unit at the University Teaching Hospital…
Dr Kasolo’s Ebola remark gets backing from Dr. Canisius Banda
Public Health Expert Dr. Canisius Banda has advised the Zambian Government not to quickly dismiss remarks infectious disease expert Francis Kasolo that Zambia is not ready to handle a possible..
Yamfwa Mukanga urges workers in the ministry to engage in active exercises to stay healthy
Transport, Works, Supply and Communications Minister Yamfwa Mukanga has urged employees in his Ministry to engage in active exercises in order to keep their bodies healthy. Mukanga said active participation..
Maternity care should be made available to pregnant women in prisons across the country-Consortium
The Consortium of Five Civil Society Organizations has observed that maternity care is a safe and appropriate facility which should be made available to pregnant women in prisons across the..
Neverapine syrup, an HIV drug for children, has runs out in Livingstone
The Zambian Network of People Living with HIV (NZP+) in Livingstone says Nevirapine Syrup has run out at three health centers in the tourist capital. Meanwhile, the Network says the..
Sata’s medical board exhibits ready
Civil rights activist, Brebner Changala, is today expected to file in a writ of mandamus in the High Court in an effort to obtain an order to compel Cabinet to..
Health Minister expresses concern at the lack of progress in the construction of the promised 650 health posts
Government has expressed concern at the lack of progress in the construction of six hundred and fifty (650) health posts across the country. Government has expressed concern at the lack..
Government worried on low percentage of HIV/AIDS status’ awareness in Zambia
Government says it is saddened that only about 15 ;percent of people in the country know their HIV status. Choma District Commissioner Bernadette Hamweemba says it shocking to note that..
Know your HIV/AIDS status – Kabanshi
GOVERNMENT says the knowledge of HIV status can help people make decisions to protect themselves and their sexual partners. Community Development, Mother and Child Health minister , Emerine Kabanshi, says..
