Friday, March 29, 2024

Health

Kitwe ‘Ebola’ case negative

A 25 year old woman of Kitwe’s Bulangilolo Township who was yesterday isolated after presenting Ebola like symptoms has tested negative to the deadly...

Herbalists warn against fake prophets

Some traditional healers in the country have condemned people who flock to some prophets for their healing instead of seeking medication from hospitals. A traditional...

More Zambians seeking healing from prophets and not hospitals

More Zambians these days are seeking prayers from people who call themselves prophets rather than seeking medical attention at clinics or hospitals. People are getting...

Government calls for extensive screening of suspected Ebola virus

Government has called for extensive screening for suspected Ebola viral disease at intercity bus terminus in Lusaka. Lusaka province Permanent Secretary Wamunyima Muwana says...

It is unacceptable to have drug shortages-Kasonde

Health Minister Joseph Kasonde says it is unacceptable to have drug shortages in health facilities. Dr Kasonde said this is because Medical Stores has sufficient...

Kalabo hospital to begin screening Angolan travellers for Ebola

Kalabo District Hospital has announced that it will soon start screening travellers between Zambia and Angola for possible Ebola virus. District Medical Officer Arthur...

Government strengthens the directorate of Mobile Hospitals to ensure health care delivery

THE Ministry of Health has strengthened the directorate of mobile healthcare services to ensure that it effectively enhances health service delivery. Health Deputy Minister Chitalu...

HIV patients condemn ARVs misuse

Network of Antiretroviral Drug Users (NADU) chairperson Danny Lungu has strongly condemned the misuse of antiretroviral drugs (ARV’S) by some people in...