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Police Investigating ‘Sishuwa’ Allegations

“If you woke up to news of my forced disappearance or even death tomorrow, please ask the President of Zambia” is the alarming opening...

Rising HIV Cases Among Adolescents in Lundazi

A concerning rise in HIV cases among local adolescents has prompted calls for urgent action from community leaders and stakeholders. This year, 14 children...

Health Minister Dismisses Cholera Rumours in Lusaka’s Kanyama Compound

Health Minister Hon. Elijah Muchima held a press briefing yesterday to address concerns regarding alleged cholera cases in Lusaka’s Kanyama compound. He announced that...

Zambia Signs Landmark Agreement to Manufacture Cholera Vaccine

Zambia has achieved a significant milestone with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and JIJIA International Company...

President Hakainde Hichilema Commissions Mambwe District Hospital

After attending the Malaila Traditional Ceremony, President Hakainde Hichilema announced the commissioning of the newly constructed Mambwe District Hospital in Malambo Constituency, Eastern Province. He...

MEDEVAC Program Completes 43 Complex Surgeries at UTH

The MEDEVAC Medical Humanitarian Program from the Czech Republic has successfully performed 43 complex surgeries at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) – Adult Hospital. From...

Donors Increase Funding for HIV & AIDS in Zambia

The U.S. government has announced an additional grant of $367 million to Zambia to support efforts in controlling the HIV epidemic. Health Minister Elijah...

Names of Shortlisted Phase III Cholera Volunteers to Be Published Tomorrow

In a press briefing today, Civil Service Commission Chairperson Dr. Choolwe Beyani provided an update on the recruitment of Cholera volunteers. Following President Hakainde...

Zambia to Produce Cholera Vaccine

Zambia will begin to produce the cholera vaccine locally, President Hakainde Hichilema has disclosed. Officially opening the 13th Session of the Fourth National Assembly of...

U.S. Government to Continue Supporting Zambia’s Health Sector

The United States will continue to assist Zambia in attaining the global health targets for maternal and neonatal health, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. Charge d’Affaires...

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