Friday, June 6, 2025

Health

Minister Of Health Officially Opens CFB Medical Centre New Wing

Minister of Health, Elijah Muchima, says government has prioritised health care as a key pillar of national development. Dr Muchima says the government is investing in infrastructure, training, equipment, and...

Bill Gates’ $200 Billion Pledge to Africa

On June 2, 2025, the Nelson Mandela Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, buzzed with anticipation as Bill Gates, Chair of the Bill & Melinda...

Expired Menstrual Products Pose Health Risk, ZABS Warns

Lusaka, Zambia – The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) has issued a critical warning on the health dangers posed by expired menstrual hygiene products,...

Munsanje Calls for Decentralized Health Hiring to Empower Local Volunteers

Munsanje Calls for Decentralized Health Hiring to Empower Local Volunteers Lusaka, Zambia - Health consultant and public sector advocate Joseph Munsanje has urged the Ministry...

China Steps In to Boost Zambia’s Health Sector

China Steps In to Boost Zambia’s Health Sector LUSAKA – May 23, 2025 Zambia has entered a new phase of healthcare diplomacy as China pledges...

RPP Welcomes China’s Support in Strengthening Zambia’s HIV Response

The Republican Progressive Party (RPP) acknowledges the critical importance of collaborative partnerships in addressing Zambia’s public health priorities, including the fight against HIV, malaria,...

Why It’s Hard to Believe the US Embassy Report on Drugs in Zambia

By Steve Kabani As of May 2025, Zambia has a total of 2,009 registered retail pharmacies (ZAMRA 2025). The recent US embassy report claims that...

Mzungu Alila: The Shortest Day in Zambia’s History

By Gregory Mofu “Jesus wept.” — John 11:35 The shortest verse in the Bible. Yet, behind its brevity lies a depth of sorrow too heavy for...

CCS Workers Cry Foul Over Restricted Access to Health Facilities

Chambishi Copper Smelter’s decision to restrict health facilities where employees can seek medical attention and get sick notes has raised worries among workers and...

President Hichilema Empowers Southern Province With 595 BP and Glucose Testing Machines

President Hichilema Empowers Southern Province With 595 BP and Glucose Testing Machines In a bold show of commitment to strengthening Zambia’s healthcare system at the...

Health equity and inclusion remain fundamental to end Malaria

SHOBHA SHUKLA – CNS Governments have promised to end malaria by 2030. With around five and a half years left to eliminate the vector-borne disease...