Health

In a landmark recognition of their pioneering work in the development of mRNA vaccines, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2023 has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman. The Nobel Prize committee made this prestigious...

In a landmark medical collaboration, Morningstar Clinic and the National Heart Hospital have welcomed a team of clinicians from the United States and Canada to facilitate skill transfer in the field of cardiovascular medicine, with a specific focus...

The management of the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) has initiated a thorough investigation into a disturbing incident where a man from Lusaka was allegedly locked inside the hospital's mortuary. The shocking incident transpired on September 21st, 2023, at approximately...

17,480 girls have been targeted to be vaccinated against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in a vaccination exercise which starts on September 25 in Mkushi district. District Administrative Officer, Lucy Chilanga, emphasized the need to create awareness on the exercise...

In response to the persistent challenges faced by the health sector, including the availability and distribution of competent health workers, Zambia's Health Minister, Sylvia Masebo, has announced significant steps taken by the government to alleviate this concern. Minister Masebo...

Apple has announced plans to release a software update for iPhone 12 devices in France, following concerns raised by French regulators regarding the device's electromagnetic radiation levels. The move comes after France's National Frequency Agency (ANFR) reported that the...

Government says there is an outbreak of the African Swine Fever recorded in Chaminuka area of Chongwe District.  Minister of Fisheries and Livestock, Makozo Chikote said the disease was confirmed by the Central Veterinary Research Institute on Saturday, September 16,...

Solwezi District has recorded the highest maternal mortality rate in North-western Province this year, with 14 maternal deaths. Mushindamo district was second with three deaths, while Kalumbila trailed in third place with two maternal deaths. Solwezi District Health Director Buumba Bubala...

Blood exchange, also known as therapeutic erythrocytapheresis or therapeutic phlebotomy, is a procedure used in the management of sickle cell disease (SCD). In this procedure, a patient's blood is partially or completely removed and replaced with healthy donor blood...

Government is concerned with high malnutrition levels in the country, with stunting levels standing at 35 percent. Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo said Zambia is facing various burdens of malnutrition which includes under nutrition in different forms such as stunting. Ms...