Health

A significant global gathering is set to unfold this month as the third International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) 2023 is anticipated to draw over five thousand delegates from across the world. Scheduled to commence from November...

The Civil Society Health Partnership has issued a call for increased financial support to both public and private media outlets in order to bolster public awareness and sensitization efforts regarding critical health issues, including Anthrax, Cholera, and COVID-19. The...

The government has escalated its efforts to safeguard livestock against anthrax by ramping up mass vaccination campaigns in Sinazongwe District, located in the Southern Province of the country. This initiative comes in the wake of the delivery of an...

Minister of health Sylvia Masebo says   Zambia is honoured to be the host of the 3rd Annual Conference on Public Health in Africa. The annual International Conference on Public Health in Africa provides a unique African-led platform for leaders across...

Northern Province Permanent Secretary, Bernard Mpundu has reaffirmed the government's commitment to protect children against various diseases, including Polio. Mr. Mpundu said Polio is a devastating disease that has no cure, but can be prevented through vaccination. He said this is...

A cholera outbreak has emerged in Lusaka, with health authorities confirming a total of 26 cases since the disease's outbreak on October 15th. This outbreak has claimed the lives of two individuals within the same period. Health Minister Sylvia Masebo...

In a remarkable and lifesaving operation, the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) has successfully evacuated omphalopagus conjoined twins from the Arthur Davison Children's Hospital (ADCH) in Ndola to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka. The twins, born to...

Southern Province health officials have reported two casualties from anthrax in Sinazongwe district. Health Surveillance Officer Mwaka Ngwama confirmed that the two individuals lost their lives at Maamba General Hospital, raising concerns about the ongoing anthrax outbreak in the...

The Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka is undergoing extensive rehabilitation that will see its old radiotherapy equipment replaced with new advanced diagnostic 0978484850 equipment. Hospital Public Relations officer, Mwiza Mwiya said in a statement in Lusaka today that  the upgrade is anticipated to significantly improve...

Health Minister Sylvia Masebo has confirmed a suspected cholera outbreak in Lusaka's Kanyama Township, resulting in one fatality. The outbreak was diagnosed on Sunday, October 15, 2023. However, there is positive news that a 21-year-old woman who had been...