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Unemployed doctors have expressed worry that the recruitment exercise for the 11,276 health workers may delay following the overwhelming response which has seen over 100, 000 people jostling for the positions.
By JOHN KOMBE THERE is nothing sinister about replacement of health workers as these are emergencies that are ordinarily not advertised, Resident Doctors Association of Zambia president (RDAZ), Dr Brian Sampa, has said. Dr. Sampa made the observation in an interview yesterday and said that the mass employment of health workers is a different matter […]
By SANFROSSA MANYINDA PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema must quickly move in and dissolve the current Zambia Medicines and Supplies Agency (ZAMSA) Board, says a Copperbelt-based pharmaceutical expert. Mr Jerome Kanyika alleged that the Head of State has the power to move in and stop the incompetence which has been exhibited by ZAMSA board members. “I am […]
SHIWANG`ANDU District Health Office in Muchinga Province is targeting to vaccinate at least 70% of the district population against Covid-19 by June 2022, in order to enhance public health. District Health Director, Gibson Mweemba said so far 9,000 people have been vaccinated against covid-19 in Shiwang`andu district out of the 44, 000 targeted representing a target of […]
Minister of Health, Sylvia Masebo, has commended the Chinese government for the continued support towards enabling Zambia to provide equitable access to vaccines and health care services across the country. Ms. Masebo said Zambia is grateful to China for the continued solidarity and partnership in many areas especially infrastructure development in the health sector in […]
The Ministry of Health in Muchinga Province says the province has recorded a reduction in malaria cases this year. Speaking in an interview with the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in Chinsali today, Provincial Health Director Nero Chilembo said the region has recorded a reduction in malaria cases this year. Dr Chilembo stated that […]
THE dreaded fourth wave has taken its toll on Christmas, with Government now announcing new regulations. Numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases jumped from hundreds a few weeks ago to thousands in recent days. Hospital admissions have been low but the spike in cases has now seen new restrictions being imposed and the postponement of schools […]
DANIEL MWIMBE: My take on the issue of Savlon Kindly consult a Pharmacist whenever you are talking about Medicines and medical products. If it is to do with an illness and medical conditions, consult your clinician who may either be a Doctor, Nurse or a Clinical Officers for expert view, depending on who is available […]
HPV Vaccine Cutting Cervical Cancer By Nearly 90% (BBC) The human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine is cutting cases of cervical cancer by nearly 90%, the first real-world data shows. Cancer Research UK described the findings as “historic”, and said it showed the vaccine was saving lives. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by viruses, and […]
ANDREW MUKOMA writes @SunZambian Livingstone Mayor Constance Muleabai has advised Livingstone residents to get vaccinated saying Livingstone has a high risk of covid-19 infection due to tourist traffic. Ms Muleabai said that it was necessary for residents to get vaccinated and remain healthy. The Mayor said this during the relaunch of the Covid-19 vaccination program […]
