Health
Cancer center construction receives a $25 million injection from the government for nuclear facilities
Cancer-related fatalities were targeted for reduction with the commencement of the construction of a nuclear and Cancer Center in Ndola, Zambia. Minister of Technology...
Health
Outbreak of unknown eye infection in Mpulungu
Mpulungu district in Northern Province has recorded an outbreak of an unknown eye infection.
Mpulungu District Commissioner Gehard Sikazwe said the unknown eye infection was...
Health
Lumwana Mine Workers’ Health at Risk Due to Uranium Contamination:Urgent Action Needed, Says EFF President
In a startling revelation, workers at Lumwana Mine in Kalumbila District have voiced grave concerns about their health, attributing it to uranium pollution in...
Health
Lusaka Province Witnesses Sharp Decline in Cholera Incidents
Lusaka Province Health Director, Simulyamana Choonga, has reported a substantial decrease in cholera cases across the province, marking a significant stride in the fight...
Health
Zambia’s Pediatric HIV program is still lagging-MoH
By Dennis Chibuye
The Ministry of Health says the pediatric HIV program in Zambia is still lagging compared to the adult HIV program.
Ministry of...
Health
Zambia Reports 11 million Malaria Cases In 2023
Zambia has experienced a surge in malaria cases, with over 11 million reported in 2023, a significant rise from the 8.1 million cases recorded...
General News
Government Removes Buyback Option From NHIMA
Minister of Labour and Social Security Brenda Tembatamba announced the removal of the buyback option under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIMA).
Ms Tambatamba...
Health
Zambia National Public Health Institute Collaborates with Government Agencies to Address Zoonotic Disease Risks Amid Drought
Amidst growing concerns over the impact of drought on public health, the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) has embarked on a collaborative effort...