Friday, March 29, 2024

Health

The use of the NASG may save many womens lives in Zambia- Dr. Kaseba

First Lady Christine Kaseba has said the use of Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) in health institutions will greatly assist in reducing obstetric haemorrhage(loss of...

Study launched to assess if Zambia really has Yellow fever (updated)

Government says the requirement for Zambians to show proof of valid yellow fever vaccinations before entering into other countries has economic and political implications. Health...

First lady calls for decentralised specialist health care services

First Lady, Christine Kaseba-Sata, has called for the decentralisation of specialist health services countrywide. Dr Kaseba says it is unfortunate that specialist health personnel...

More University Teaching Hospitals coming

Government says it will setup more University Teaching Hospitals (UTHs) across the country in a bid to decongest Lusaka’s UTH, which is the country’s...

Zambia rated among African countries with improved child health care

Zambia is among the six countries in Africa which are on track to achieving the low child mortality rate. United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)...

Siavonga district hospital targets 280 males for circumcision

Siavonga district hospital targets to circumcise about 280 males during this male circumcision campaign period running through the month of April. Acting Siavonga District Medical...

Health Workers Union defends Nurses on allegations of negligence

The Health Workers Union has defended nurses and other health practitioners for allegations of negligence by the public. The Union says the allegation of poor...

UTH in KR15 million facelift

The University Teaching Hospital (UTH) has embarked on a KR15 million infrastructure renovation and rehabilitation exercise of the hospital. UTH Public Relations Manager Mwenya...