Thursday, March 28, 2024

Health

Cholera outbreak in Lusaka is over

Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya has declared the cholera outbreak in Lusaka over. Dr. Chilufya said that there has been no cholera case recorded in the...

10 million people are at risk of dying annually from antibiotics resistance by 2050

About 10 million people are at risk of dying annually from Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) associated causes by 2050 in Africa and Asia if no...

Formal discussions begin after uproar over increased placement fees for trainee Health professionals

The Zambia Medical Association has begun formal discussions with the Ministry of Health and Private Medical Universities to address the issue of medical training...

Doctors at UTH successfully remove remaining needles from the body of 3-year-old from Chipata

Doctors at the University Teaching Hospitals have successfully removed the 10 needles that had remained in the body of 3-year-old six months old baby...

Zambia Medical Association upset over hike in placement fees for medical students

The Zambia Medical Association says the increase in placement fees for medical students will affect Zambia’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage. The Ministry of Health...

PHAZ welcomes abolishment of licensure exams

Public Health Professionals of Zambia (PHAZ) has commended government for abolishing licensure examinations for Medical Doctors. PHAZ President Maimpa Mumba says the...

Health Professions Council of Zambia abolishes Professional Licensure Examinations

The Health Professions Council of Zambia has resolved to with immediate effect abolish conducting Professional Licensure Examinations, both Theory and Practical. Passing Licensure Examinations has...

Mental Health Bill has passed the First Reading stage in Parliament

The Mental Health Bill has passed the First Reading stage in Parliament and the document has since been referred to the Committee on Health...