Friday, March 29, 2024

Health

President Hichilema calls for measures to prevent Cholera outbreaks

President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a directive calling for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to address the recurring challenges posed by cholera outbreaks in Zambia. Speaking at the Provincial Epidemic...

Ministry of Health Secures Funding for Cancer Diseases Hospital Rehabilitation and Re-equipping

In a significant development aimed at enhancing cancer treatment in Zambia, the Ministry of Health has secured funding and partnered with Siemens Healthineers to...

Conjunctivitis outbreak hits Mambwe

Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the eyeball. This membrane, known...

Cancer center construction receives a $25 million injection from the government for nuclear facilities

Cancer-related fatalities were targeted for reduction with the commencement of the construction of a nuclear and Cancer Center in Ndola, Zambia. Minister of Technology...

Outbreak of unknown eye infection in Mpulungu

Mpulungu district in Northern Province has recorded an outbreak of an unknown eye infection. Mpulungu District Commissioner Gehard Sikazwe said the unknown eye infection was...

Lumwana Mine Workers’ Health at Risk Due to Uranium Contamination:Urgent Action Needed, Says EFF President

In a startling revelation, workers at Lumwana Mine in Kalumbila District have voiced grave concerns about their health, attributing it to uranium pollution in...

Lusaka Province Witnesses Sharp Decline in Cholera Incidents

Lusaka Province Health Director, Simulyamana Choonga, has reported a substantial decrease in cholera cases across the province, marking a significant stride in the fight...

Zambia’s Pediatric HIV program is still lagging-MoH

By Dennis Chibuye The Ministry of Health says the pediatric HIV program in Zambia is still lagging compared to the adult HIV program. Ministry of...

Zambia Reports 11 million Malaria Cases In 2023

Zambia has experienced a surge in malaria cases, with over 11 million reported in 2023, a significant rise from the 8.1 million cases recorded...

Government Removes Buyback Option From NHIMA

Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tembatamba announced the removal of the buyback option under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIMA). Ms Tambatamba...

Zambia National Public Health Institute Collaborates with Government Agencies to Address Zoonotic Disease Risks Amid Drought

Amidst growing concerns over the impact of drought on public health, the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) has embarked on a collaborative effort...