Saturday, July 27, 2024

Health

Health Minister Dr. Elijah Muchima Distributes 115 New Vehicles to Health Institutions

Health Minister Dr. Elijah Muchima has handed over 115 new vehicles to various health institutions and provincial health offices, procured at a cost of approximately USD $4 million. The...

Living on the Edge: The Impact of Power Outages on Dialysis Patients

Living with a chronic illness often presents unique challenges, but for those on dialysis, the struggle is compounded by external factors beyond their control....

Update on the Offloading of 61 Containers of Medicines

25 out of the 61 containers of medicines marooned at the J&J depot in Makeni have been successfully transported and offloaded at the Zambia...

ZAMMSA Director General Suspended Over Medicines Found in Private Depot

The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Board has announced the immediate suspension of its Director General, Mr. Victor Nyasulu. This decision follows...

Health Minister Updates National Assembly on National Health Insurance Scheme Implementation

Health Minister Sylvia Masebo addressed the National Assembly, presenting a comprehensive update on the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIMA). Key Highlights of...

2 Kalulushi Sisters In Hospital For Suspected Gassing

Two young women have been admitted at Kalulushi General Hospital for suspected gassing. Copperbelt Police Chief Peacewell Mweemba who confirmed the incident to ZANIS, identified...

Update On Influenza In Zambia

In a press briefing held by Health Minister Sylvia Masebo, several critical updates on the status of influenza in Zambia were shared. Minister Masebo reported...

Ministry Of Health Records Drop In Routine Child Immunization

The Ministry of Health has reported a decline in routine child immunizations over the past two years. Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo says the...

World Menstrual Hygiene Day Commemorated

Chinsali Acting District Commissioner (DC) Francis Mbati has called for strengthened awareness on menstrual hygiene in schools in the district. Mr Mbati said managing...

Rotary launches US$30 million program to combat deadliest childhood diseases in four African countries

‘Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge’ will strengthen health systems and tackle leading childhood killers -- malaria, pneumonia, and diarrheal diseases -- in the DRC, Mozambique,...

Presidential Advisor on Health Cautions Pharmacists

Special Advisor to the President on Health, Roma Chilengi, has cautioned pharmacists in public health institutions against using shortcuts to amass wealth through the...