Monday, May 19, 2025

Health

Illegal foreign health practitioner nabbed

The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) in collaboration with the Zambia Police Service have apprehended an illegal health practitioner for providing services without...

Masebo bemoans theft of medicines in health facilities

Minister of Health Silvia Masebo has bemoaned the theft of medicines and medical supplies in public health facilities  which contributes to drug shortages in...

ZAMRA recalls Indian firm’s medical supplies from market

The Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has taken swift action to protect public health by recalling 87 different types of medicines and substances manufactured...

Patients at Zambia Clinic in Solwezi use bush to answer call of nature

Zambia Clinic in Solwezi district is reportedly operating without toilets forcing patients to use nearby houses or bushes. This is despite the clinic having an...

Urgent Call to Women: Seek Early Help for Obstetric Fistula – Doctor Advocates for Stigma-Free Support”

An Obstetrician has issued a call to women suffering from obstetric fistula, urging them to seek early help from health facilities. Dr. Goshon Kasanda...

Poor nutrition worrying Kapoche Ward Nutrition Committee

The Kapoche Ward Nutrition Committee (WNCC) has bemoaned the failure by caregivers to give nutritious foods to children. Maureen Miti, a member of the committee,...

Govt committed to provision of clean,safe wate

Government says it will continue to partner with various stakeholders in ensuring that people have access to clean and safe drinking water. Kasenengwa Town Council...

Health Professions Councils to crack whip on institutions enrolling Students without grade certificate

The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) is saddened that various universities and colleges in the country have continued to enroll students without full grade...