Friday, March 29, 2024

Health

Cholera cases increase in Lusaka

LUSAKA Province has now recorded 44 cases of cholera in Kanyama, Bauleni, Kabanana and Chilenje townships. Provincial medical officer Kennedy Malama said in an interview...

Zambia records reduction in malaria cases

MALARIA prevalence and deaths from the disease in Zambia have steadily decreased culminating in a massive 55 percent reduction in all cases of child...

Kasonde call for enhanced ties with neighbours to control malaria

HEALTH Minister Joseph Kasonde has called for enhanced ties with neighbouring countries to effectively fight malaria. Dr Kasonde said there was need to ensure that...

Multitudes in Choma flock to mobile clinic for free medical services

MULTITUDES of people in Muzoka area in Choma have flocked to the access the on-going free medical services being offered at the mobile...

DC warns Government Nurses working in Private Clinics

Acting Ndola District Commissioner Taphen Mulongo has warned of stern action against any nurses employed by government working in private clinics. Speaking when he met...

Government to Scale up ARV access for Children and Adults

GOVERNMENT has embarked on a strong plan to scale up access to Anti-Retro Viral (ARV) therapy for both children and adults to enhance prevention...

There is no Zika virus in Zambia-Minister of Health

Health Minister Joseph Kasonde says there is no Zika virus in Zambia but is urging the public to take precautions. Dr Kasonde says members of...

Let’s empower women to fight cervical cancer – Kasese-Bota

Zambia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Her Excellency Dr Mwaba Kasese-Bota has called for concerted efforts to empower women with knowledge and skills...