Health News

Zambia, China, and International Hospital Seal Agreement
04Dec

Zambia, China, and International Hospital Seal Agreement

By Alice Lubasi West China Hospital, Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital, and the International Hospital of…

PATSON DAKA Becomes WFP Goodwill Ambassador
03Dec

PATSON DAKA Becomes WFP Goodwill Ambassador

By Joy Nyambe Chipolopolo striker PATSON DAKA has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador of the United…

First Lady Donates to Chipata Central Hospital
26Nov

First Lady Donates to Chipata Central Hospital

By Christopher Miti First Lady MUTINTA HICHILEMA has donated assorted items to Chipata Central Hospital…

Health Minister Muchima Calls Faith Leaders Key Partners in Malaria Fight
26Nov

Health Minister Muchima Calls Faith Leaders Key Partners in Malaria Fight

Health Minister Elijah Muchima has emphasized the critical role of religious faith leaders in Zambia’s…

Eight Killed in Chibombo Road Crash
23Nov

Eight Killed in Chibombo Road Crash

By Masauso Mkwayaya Eight people have died and one person has been seriously injured in…

Government Intensifies Cholera Preparedness as Cases Reach 569 Nationwide
21Nov

Government Intensifies Cholera Preparedness as Cases Reach 569 Nationwide

  Government has heightened national preparedness measures to prevent the spread of cholera as the…

Government Signs K277 Million Contract to Complete Health Infrastructure Projects
21Nov

Government Signs K277 Million Contract to Complete Health Infrastructure Projects

By Honester Mshoka The Ministry of Health has signed a contract worth over 277 million…

US, Zambia Discuss $1.5bn Health Grant
17Nov

US, Zambia Discuss $1.5bn Health Grant

By Honester Mshoka The United States government and Zambia have begun discussions to conclude an…

Zambia to Distribute 11.1 Million Nets in Malaria Fight
16Nov

Zambia to Distribute 11.1 Million Nets in Malaria Fight

By Chembe Mbale The Ministry of Health has announced plans to distribute 11.1 million insecticide-treated…

Cholera Cases Rise in Monze, Vaccination Plans Underway
16Nov

Cholera Cases Rise in Monze, Vaccination Plans Underway

By Mary Kachepa Two new cholera cases have been recorded in Monze District of Southern…

ZNPHI Probes Causes of Death Across Zambia
12Nov

ZNPHI Probes Causes of Death Across Zambia

By Arnold Tutu The Zambia National Public Health Institute -ZNPHI- has intensified efforts to determine…

Zambia Sees Rise in Malaria Cases but Drop in Deaths
12Nov

Zambia Sees Rise in Malaria Cases but Drop in Deaths

By Martha Kanene Zambia has recorded a 16 percent increase in malaria cases in the…