The Ministry of Health through the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme (NTLP) has launched an ambitious National Strategic Plan (NSP) 2017–2021 for TB prevention, care,and elimination in Zambia with the theme “To…
Read moreThe WHO Health Emergencies Programme is currently monitoring 72 events in the region. This week’s edition covers key new and ongoing events, including: Anthrax (probable) in Lesotho Vaccine derived poliovirus typ…
Read moreOn 6th May 2019, another facility, Isoko RHC, located 29km from the District Hospital reported two cases of acute watery diarrhea and vomiting. One of the cases, a 47 year old female died at the facility while the health…
Read moreOn 3rd April 2019, a 3 year 6 months old girl was brought to Kapembwa Health Post, presenting with acute watery diarrhea and vomiting with some dehydration. The condition of the patient gradually deteriorated due to cont…
Read moreOn 15th March 2019, a 9 year old girl was brought to Nsumbu Rural Health Centre presenting with acute watery diarrhea and vomiting. This nurse on duty suspected therefore admitting in an isolated area, the patient. Unfor…
Read moreOn 3rd April 2019, a 3 year 6 months old girl was brought to Kapembwa Health Post, presenting with acute watery diarrhea and vomiting with some dehydration. The condition of the patient gradually deteriorated due to cont…
Read moreZambia is experiencing an epidemiological transition in its disease burden from communicable to non-communicable conditions resulting in a double burden of disease. Non-communicable diseases are a major public heal…
Read moreThe attainment of Zambia’s goal of being a prosperous and middle-income country by 2030 as stipulated in its Vision 2030 is dependent on among others, a healthy and productive population. Therefore, the Government of the…
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