Health
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NHRTI WORKERS BEGIN INDEFINITE SIT-IN OVER SALARIES, TERMINAL BENEFITS
Unionised workers at the National Health Research and Training Institute (NHRTI), formerly the Tropical Diseases Research Centre (TDRC), have commenced…
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1,007 Volunteer Doctors Set to Strike This Friday: What You Need to Know
A massive walkout looms in Zambia’s healthcare sector. 1007 volunteer doctors across the country plan to down tools on Friday, December 19, 2025.…
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U.S. DELIVERS FIRST LENACAPAVIR DOSES TO ESWATINI AND ZAMBIA
The United States has begun delivering the first doses of lenacapavir an innovative, twice-yearly HIV prevention drug developed by American…
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U.S. TO PROVIDE USD 1.5 BILLION NEW HEALTH ASSISTANCE TO ZAMBIA
The United States Government and the Zambina government have commenced discussions for a USD 1.5 billion health sector support over…
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UTH ADULT HOSPITAL HIT BY BED SPACE SHORTAGE
The University Teaching Hospital (UTH) – Adult Hospital has acknowledged a temporary shortage of bed spaces in male wards due…
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UN REPORT REVEALS MONEY WOES DISCOURAGE CHILDBEARING IN ZAMBIA
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says economic challenges are discouraging people from having children, according to its 2025 State…
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STAKEHOLDERS REJECT DRAFT BILL ON MEDICINES AND ALLIED SUBSTANCES
The Veterinary Association of Zambia, the Zambia National Farmers Union, and livestock industry players have rejected the proposed draft amendment…
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LANDMARK DEAL PAVES WAY FOR CHEAPER HIV PROTECTION JAB
A new HIV prevention drug will be made available at a lower cost in over 100 low-income countries within two…
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GOVT PROCURES 10 TRACTORS WORTH K14.8 MILLION
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has procured 10 new tractors worth K14.8 million to boost solid waste…
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MINISTER OF HEALTH UNVEILS ACTING ZAMMSA DG, CALLS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND STRONGER CONTROLS
Minister of Health Dr. Elijah Muchima has introduced Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Acting Director General Jane Banda,…
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