Thursday, March 28, 2024

Health

Government Urges Adherence to Regulations in In-Vitro Fertilization Clinics

The government has called upon the Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) and other stakeholders to ensure that providers of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) adhere to regulations...

Government Concerned Over Rise in Diabetes Cases In Zambia

In a recent statement, Health Minister Sylvia Masebo voiced the government's apprehension regarding the escalating number of diabetes cases across the country. Citing data...

Government Urges Schools to Ensure Suitable Learning Environment Amidst Cholera Concerns

As schools in Zambia prepare to resume classes on February 12th, 2024, the government has issued a directive urging all educational institutions, parents, and...

NZP+ welcomes introduction of new long acting injectable ARV

By Dennis Chibuye The Network of Zambian People Living with HIV/AIDS (NZP+) says the newly launched long acting injectable Cabotegravir PrEP is a game changer...

Zambia To Offer Injectable PrEP For HIV Prevention

Zambia has become the first country in Africa to offer an injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis medicine for HIV prevention. Injectable PrEP is a safe and effective...

NGO Praises Government For Progress in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

An NGO called Medicines Research and Access Platform (MEDRAP) says it is pleased with the progress made by the Government in ensuring availability and...

Inequities in Volunteer Recognition: A Plea from the Unemployed Doctors of Zambia

In a heartfelt expression of gratitude, I wish to extend our thanks to President Hakainde Hichilema for recognizing our collective efforts in combating the...

Cholera vaccines withdrawn

Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo has disclosed that about 16,000 doses of some cholera vaccines have been withdrawn from areas where the refusal rates...