Zambia reports first M-POX case
By Rosemary Kamanga Zambia has recorded the first case of MPOX from a Tanzanian national in Chitambo district, Central Province. Hea...
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Zambia,China sign deal to establish a $37m Cholera vaccine plant
By Joy Nyambe Zambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China to establish the country’s first cholera vaccine manu...
‘These are people in the prime of life’: The worrying puzzle behind the rise in early-onset cancer
(BBC) There are rising cases of breast, colorectal and other cancers in people in their 20s, 30s and 40s. What is going on? Over the...
Probe into illegal distribution of health kits launched
Investigations have been launched into an incident where a Zambia Medicines and Medical Suppliers Agency -ZAMMSA- distribution truck...
WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis
(BBC) The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first diagnostic test for mpox where the results can be immediately known...
Porridge recalled after three children die in South Africa
(BBC) An instant porridge has been withdrawn from sale in South Africa after three young children died reportedly after eating it. P...
Increasing number of cancer cases in children worrying -Lishimpi
Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary -Technical Services, KENNEDY LISHIMPI has expressed concern over the increasing number...
Zambia has 80 percent resistance to commonly used antibiotics-Muchima
Health Minister ELIJAH MUCHIMA says Zambia is among countries that have had high resistance to some commonly used antibiotics and ot...
HH commissions Mambwe District Hospital
By Masauso Mkwayaya President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has commissioned the 80 bed capacity Mambwe District Hospital. President HICHILEMA...
Illegal structures demolished
By Cecilia Zyambo Some illegal structures in Lusaka’s Kanyama Constituency have been demolished by the Zambia National Service...