Senga Hill on high alert against Cholera
Following reports of a cholera outbreak in neighboring Nakonde District , Health Authorities in Senga Hill say they are on high alert against the water borne disease. Senga Hill District Health Director…
Two new cholera cases recorded in Nakonde
Acting Minister of Health Douglas Syakalima says two new cholera cases have been recorded in Nakonde in the last 24 hours bringing the total number recorded to 15. Mr Syakalima,…
GOVT TO PROCURE HELICOPTERS FOR FLYING DOCTORS
MINISTER of Health Elijah Muchima says the government is in the process of procuring more helicopters for the flying doctors. Dr Muchima explains that the move is aimed at increasing…
GOVT TO PROCURE HELICOPTERS FOR FLYING DOCTORS
MINISTER of Health Elijah Muchima says the government is in the process of procuring more helicopters for the flying doctors. Dr Muchima explains that the move is aimed at increasing…
GOVT. COMMENDS GUIDE US FOUNDATION
GOVERNMENT has thanked Guide us Foundation for donating essential items to Chainama Hills Mental Hospital in Lusaka. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Kennedy Lishimpi says partners such…
MUFUMBWE COUNCIL SEIZES FOOD STUFFS FROM CAPITAL FISHERIES
OFFICERS from Mufumbwe Town Council and the Department of Health have seized food items belonging to Capital Fisheries costing over K130,000. The goods seized include boxes of fish and packages…
LISHIMPI COMMENDS PARTNERS FOR OPEN HEART SURGERY SERVICES
MINISTRY of Health Permanent Secretary in Charge of Administration Kennedy Lishimpi has thanked the Israel’s Save a Child's Heart and Tanzania's Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute for collaborating with the National Heart…
LUSAKA PS CALLS FOR RENEWED COMMITMENT IN EPIDEMIC MANAGEMENT
LUSAKA Province Permanent Secretary Robert Kamalata has called for renewed commitment and strengthened collaboration among all stakeholders to ensure effective epidemic management in the province. Mr Kamalata reiterates that the…
ZCS RECORDS REDUCTION IN HIV PREVALENCE AMONG INMATES
THE Zambia Correctional Service (ZCS) says over 3,000 inmates living with HIV countrywide are on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART). Speaking when he graced the Zambia Correctional Service commemoration of World AIDS Day held at Solwezi Correctional Facility, ZCS Heath Deputy Director and Senior Assistant Commissioner…
12 THOUSAND HOUSES TARGETED FOR IRS IN KASEMPA
OVER 12 thousand households have been earmarked to be sprayed with insecticides in an effort to reduce malaria cases in Kasempa district, North-Western province. Acting District Administrative Officer, Boston Hakapabila…