Saturday, June 14, 2025

Health

Zambia’s Climate Response “Not Sustainable,” Warns NGO

The Citizens Environmental and Social Concern (CESC) has expressed disappointment over Zambia’s persistent struggle to secure sustainable financing for climate change initiatives. Executive Director...

Chilubi Island Health Facilities Fully Stocked with Antiretroviral Drugs

All 21 health facilities on Chilubi Island in Northern Province have confirmed having adequate stocks of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs, with supplies sufficient for over...

New Report reveals Big Tobacco’s continued targeting of Zambian youth

Multinational tobacco companies like British American Tobacco continue to target youth by aggressively marketing and selling cigarettes near schools and playgrounds, a new...

Cholera Outbreak in Kabwe: 68 Cases Reported, Authorities Intensify Response

Kabwe District in Central Province has recorded 68 cases of cholera, with the majority—60 cases—reported from David Ramushu Secondary School in Mine Compound. Provincial Permanent...

Ranking Member Shaheen Urges Bipartisan Support to Re-Authorize PEPFAR

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the deadline for PEPFAR Re-Authorization: ...

Defence School Of Health Sciences To Be Upgraded To University College

The Ministry of Defence, through the Defence Force Medical Services, has started the process of upgrading the Defence School of Health Sciences into a...

Zambia Intensifies Efforts to Combat Cholera Outbreak

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Elijah Muchima, MP, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling the ongoing cholera outbreak, emphasizing the need for sustained...

ZNBTS Refutes Claims of Contaminated Blood Donations in Zambia

The Zambia National Blood Transfusion Service (ZNBTS) has dismissed recent allegations that donated blood in Zambia is contaminated, assuring the public that all stored...