Health
Renaming the ‘Drug Enforcement Commission’
By Henry Kyambalesa
Countries worldwide have, by and large, tended to use the names “Drug Enforcement Administration,” “Drug Enforcement Agency” or “Drug Enforcement Commission” for bureaus established to enforce laws,...
Health
Mbala General Hospital removes 6.5kg tumor from woman
A team of surgeons from the Mbala General Hospital has successfully removed a 6.5 kg tumor from a 27-year-old woman.
This is the second successful...
Health
Hyena attacks 9-year-old in Lumezi
A nine-year-old girl of Lumezi District in Eastern Province is nursing injuries after being attacked by a hyena, marking the third such incident involving...
Health
More arrested in ongoing health sector investigations
The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has arrested former acting Permanent Secretary for Administration at the Ministry of Health, Sivah Kachimba, alongside other senior Zambia...
Health
Africa needs US$8.3 billion to end malaria
The Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership to End Malaria has observed that malaria is an African problem that needs about US$8.3 billion to address.
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Health
ZCS urges women to prioritize early cervical cancer screening
The Zambia Cancer Society (ZCS) has urged women nationwide to prioritize early cervical cancer screening, emphasizing that timely detection is critical for effective treatment...
Health
Israeli NGO secures US$200,000 Machine for Heart Hospital
Israeli humanitarian organisation Save a Child's Heart (SACH), in collaboration with Zambia's National Heart Hospital(NHH) has jointly secured a state-of- the-art, heart-lung machine...
General News
Akums Pharmaceuticals of India to build a pharmaceutical plant in Zambia
Government remains committed to reducing importation of medical essentials through Joint Venture Partnerships.
Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Technical Services, Kennedy Lishimpi, says the government’s...
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Cholera recorded in Mbala
Mbala District in Northern Province has reported suspected cases of cholera.
The cases have been reported in the Namukale area, which is on the border...
Health
How to Use CBD Oil: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
CBD oil has become one of the most talked-about natural remedies in recent years. People are using it for everything from anxiety and stress...
Health
Muchinga records high MPOX cases
Nakonde District in Muchinga Province is on high alert as MPOX cases rise amidst cross-border risks.
Nakonde District Health Promotions Officer, Getrude Chipampe said the...