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Ministry of Youth Receives 100 Fuel Tankers
Kinglong Motors Zambia Limited has handed over 100 fuel tankers to the Ministry of Youth,...
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Civil Aviation Authority calls for urgent action to close gaps in aviation weather information
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has called for stronger coordination and concrete action to address gaps in the availability and dissemination of meteorological information critical to safe and efficient flight operations. CAA Director General, Captain Derrick Luembe stressed that reliable meteorological information was not merely…
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Zambia scales up twice-yearly PrEP injections
Zambia has expanded the rollout of long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir to 106 public health clinics in 13 high-burden districts, offering an alternative to daily oral PrEP and targeting barriers such as pill fatigue and stigma.
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Zambia off track on HIV prevention targets, records 29,000 new infections annually
Zambia is off track in meeting its HIV prevention targets, with the country still recording an estimated 29,000–30,000 new HIV infections annually far above the less than 5,000 new infections Zambia had committed to achieving by 2025, authorities have said. Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine…
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11 dogs rescued from meat trade in Kabwe
ELEVEN dogs rescued from the meat trade were brought to safety in Kabwe on Saturday, August 22, 2026, after police stopped a truck carrying them. According to LAWS [Lusaka Animal Welfare Society], the Zambia Police Service intercepted the truck and contacted the Kabwe District Veterinary…
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No new Covid variant
ZNPHI says current spike in Covid-like symptoms is due to Influenza-B, not new variant
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Southern Africa: Holding a fragile line on gender equality
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka WITH five years to go before the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals expire, the expanded Southern Africa Gender and Development Index (SGDI) has given the region an overall score of 58%, ranging from 74 percent in South Africa to 48 percent in Angola…
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Allow Findlay to have access to medication – family
By MUBITA KATETE THE family of Valden Harry Findlay has appealed to the government to ensure that he receives his prescribed medication and is granted access to his lawyers as his reported detention enters its 13th day. The family expressed concern over what it described…
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Govt Commences Volunteer Health Worker Recruitment
Civil Service Commission (CSC) says it has commenced the process of implementing President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive to appoint volunteer health workers into the Civil Service. Civil Service Commission Chairperson Dr. Choolwe Beyani says the Commission has already collected application documents from Muchinga, Northern, and Luapula…
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Hichilema commissions refurbished radiotherapy unit at Cancer Diseases Hospital
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema on Saturday commissioned the refurbished radiotherapy and imaging section of the Cancer Diseases Hospital, which had been closed since 2020. The President said the five-year closure forced government to spend millions sending 600 patients abroad for treatment while thousands more waited. The…
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Girls Inspiration Group calls for stronger mental health support for children
Mental Health Advocates have called for stronger support systems to protect children’s mental wellbeing, warning that digital risks and limited access to mental health services are exposing young people to growing challenges. Speaking in an interview with Lusaka Star, Girls Inspiration Group Co-founder and Executive…
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Ministry of Health | Public Health Update Press Briefing
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu, We are live from the Ministry of Health Global Fund Boardroom in Lusaka as the Ministry addresses the nation on an important public health update. Let us know where in the world you are watching from? #MinistryOfHealth #PublicHealth #MwebantuLive #Zambia Watch on…
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Zambia Records 119 Confirmed Measles Cases, Western Province Hardest Hit
ZAMBIA has recorded 119 laboratory-confirmed measles cases, with Western Province as the epicentre, the Ministry of Health said. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi told a media briefing that between January and June 2026, the ministry recorded 700 suspected cases…
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Public Health Update | Ministry of Health Press Briefing
#WATCH #LIVE #Mwebantu is LIVE from the Ministry of Health Global Fund Boardroom in Lusaka, where the Ministry of Health is expected to issue an important public health update during an urgent press briefing. Let us know where in the world you are watching from?…
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Lusaka man breaks his ‘package’ during sex, doctors warn on enhancement products.
A 34-year-old man was treated at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital this week for a penile fracture, a rare urological emergency requiring urgent surgical intervention, hospital officials said. According to LMUTH, the injury occurred during sexual activity earlier in the week. Clinical assessment showed a…
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Zambia Calls for Renewed Global Commitment to End AIDS by 2030
THE Government of the Republic of Zambia has called for renewed global solidarity and sustainable financing to sustain progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS and end the epidemic as a public health threat by 2030. This is according to a press statement issued…
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Diuril (Chlorothiazide): Uses, Effects, and What to Know
Diuril, the brand name for chlorothiazide, is a prescription thiazide diuretic often called a “water pill.” It helps the body remove excess salt and water through urine. Clinicians commonly prescribe it for hypertension (high blood pressure) and for edema (fluid retention) associated with conditions such…
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Deltasone (Prednisone): A Complete Patient Guide
Deltasone is a brand name for prednisone, a prescription corticosteroid medication used to reduce inflammation and suppress overactive immune responses. For decades, it has remained one of the most frequently prescribed oral steroids because it can quickly control symptoms that might otherwise become severe or…
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Is Moszacos Harmful? A Practical Look at the Safety Concerns
“Is Moszacos harmful?” searches have increased as more people encounter the term online, in product listings, social media discussions, or health-related conversations. The challenge is that Moszacos is not widely recognized as a standardized medical, pharmaceutical, or scientific term, making it difficult to determine its…
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Robinul: A Practical Guide to Secretion-Reducing Medication
Robinul (glycopyrrolate) is a prescription anticholinergic medication that blocks the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating glandular secretions and smooth muscle activity. By reducing the signals that stimulate glands, Robinul decreases the production of: One unique characteristic of glycopyrrolate is that it crosses…
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ZGU praises golf team for discipline, professionalism, commitment
By BENEDICT TEMBO THE Zambia national golf team has returned home to Lusaka with heads held high after securing a remarkable second-place finish at the prestigious Regional 5 Golf Tournament in Eswatini. The result marks a significant leap forward from last year’s performance, underscoring the…
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Zambia Rebukes US Ambassador’s Remarks as Undiplomatic
THE Zambian government has described remarks attributed to outgoing United States Ambassador Michael Gonzales as undiplomatic and inconsistent with mutual respect between sovereign nations. This follows a farewell message delivered by Gonzales during a reception held in his honour on April 30, 2026, at the…
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Kabwe Central Hospital saves lives in first-ever brain surgeries
KABWE Central Hospital has officially entered the league of hospitals that no longer just treat malaria, coughs and STIs, after successfully performing its first-ever brain
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Zambia records gains in reproductive health
ZAMBIA has recorded progress in sexual and reproductive health, with demand for family planning satisfied by modern methods rising from 19.6 percent in 1992 to 73.9 percent in 2024. Skilled birth attendance has also increased to 94 percent, while facility-based deliveries now stand at 93…
