Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Health

Cholera vaccines withdrawn

Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo has disclosed that about 16,000 doses of some cholera vaccines have been withdrawn from areas where the refusal rates...

President Hakainde Hichilema Champions Employment for Cholera Volunteers and Cleanliness Campaign

In a move to recognize the dedicated efforts of volunteers combating the ongoing cholera outbreak, President Hakainde Hichilema has directed the Ministry of Health...

Incidence cases of Cholera on the decline

In a positive development, the number of cholera-related deaths in the last 24 hours has decreased to two, marking the lowest toll for the...

SADC Health Ministers Reject Cholera Emergency Declaration

The Ministers of Health from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have dismissed the proposal by the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC)...

Life-Changing Corrective Heart Surgeries Transform Childrens’ Lives at the National Heart Hospital

In a heartwarming turn of events, the National Heart Hospital has successfully conducted corrective open-heart surgeries, bringing newfound hope and vibrant colors to the...

ZCCB offers solidarity on the Cholera situation

The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) has offered the message of solidarity and support to the nation in view of the persisting cholera...

Africa CDC Deploys Team and Initiates Measures to Support Zambia’s Cholera Response

The African Centres for Disease Control (CDC) has deployed a team of 15 Technical Assistant Officers to support Zambia's fight against cholera. The team...

Cholera Outbreak Straining Healthcare System – MEDRAP

An NGO called Medicines Research and Access Platform (MedRap) wants stakeholders to ensure that the cholera outbreak does not hinder the provision of other...