Health

In a significant development for healthcare in Zambia, a shipment of bulk medicines and medical supplies procured from the Arab Republic of Egypt has arrived in the country. The official handover of these crucial medical resources took place at...

The Radiation Protection Authority in Zambia has raised alarm over the alarming increase in cancer cases across various age groups within the society. This growing trend of cancer diagnoses has sparked deep concern and led the authority to consider...

Chambeshi Water Supply and Sanitation Company has embarked on rationing of water supply to its customers in Nakonde District owing  to scarcity of fresh water caused by climate change and a growing population. Chambeshi Public Relations Officer Masiye Mulenga said...

Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha, has appealed to Society to come to support health facilities providing health care services and treatment to cancer patients. Mr Kabesha , who is also Chairperson of the Zambia Institute of Advanced Legal Education (ZIALE),...

Prostate Cancer Campaign Zambia (PCCZ), a leading organization dedicated to raising awareness about the prevalence of prostate cancer, is urging men aged 40 and above to prioritize regular prostate cancer check-ups. The organization, led by Founder and Executive Director...

Measles has reemerged as a public health concern in Zambia, with the outbreak now affecting 37 districts across the country. The situation, as reported by the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI), reveals the urgent need for vaccination and...

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ), in collaboration with Development Aid from People to People (DAPP), has announced a significant commitment to work alongside the Zambia Defence Force in enhancing HIV/AIDS programs. This collaborative effort marks...

In a landmark recognition of their pioneering work in the development of mRNA vaccines, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for 2023 has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman. The Nobel Prize committee made this prestigious...

In a landmark medical collaboration, Morningstar Clinic and the National Heart Hospital have welcomed a team of clinicians from the United States and Canada to facilitate skill transfer in the field of cardiovascular medicine, with a specific focus...

The management of the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) has initiated a thorough investigation into a disturbing incident where a man from Lusaka was allegedly locked inside the hospital's mortuary. The shocking incident transpired on September 21st, 2023, at approximately...