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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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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…
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President Hichilema directs new Minister of Health to ensure drug availability in hospitals
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has directed the newly appointed Minister of Health Alex Katakwe to ensure medicines reach health facilities on time. Mr Hichilema has observed that drugs lay idle in medical hubs instead of hospitals and clinics, where they are needed. The President wants sanity…
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Government to recruit 4000 teachers and health workers this year reveals President Hakainde Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the New Dawn administration will this year recruit 4000 teachers and health workers, as part of government’s quest to improve service deliver. Mr Hichilema told Parliament that 2000 teachers and 2000 health workers are earmarked for recruitment. He said yesterday when…
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Lusaka Fitness Squad’s heartwaring initiative raises K63,015 for National Heart Hospital, supporting child-friendly facilities and resources.
THE Lusaka Fitness Squad, Zambia’s largest amateur running club, is at it again! They’ve turned their passion for running into a lifeline for kids with heart disease, donating K63,015 to the National Heart Hospital. The gesture follows a long-distance 56-kilometre run from Lusaka to Kafue…
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Cholera claims 10 lives as cases reach 639
MINISTER of Health Elijah Muchima says that as of January 15 this year, the country recorded a cumulative total of 639 cholera cases, with 614 recoveries and 10 deaths. The most recent death was recorded on January 12, 2026, in Nakonde District. Speaking at a…
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Zambia not affected by Nestlé NAN contamination scare
ZAMBIA is not among the countries importing Nestlé NAN infant formula that has been flagged for possible contamination with cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. According to media reports, Nestlé has announced a recall of certain batches of its infant nutrition products…
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Botswana defends receipt of Zambian medicine donation.
THE Government of Botswana has defended the donation of medicines it recently received from Zambia. In a media statement, Ministry of Health public relations officer Mompoloki Lekoto said Botswana has an existing agreement with Zambia to support each other on all economic essentials, including medicines…
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Phenomenal Youths Association Pushes for HIV Awareness and Treatment Adherence
PHENOMENAL Positive Youths Association Executive Director Oswald Chisenga has emphasized that treatment adherence, alongside sustained HIV prevention and awareness programmes, is key to Zambia’s efforts to achieve its 2030 target of reducing new infections. Speaking to Mwebantu, Mr Chisenga said strides have been made to…
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Mental Health Expert Calls for Family Support Amid Rising Suicidal Behaviour Among HIV-Positive Youths
A MENTAL health expert has called for strengthened family support systems for young people diagnosed with HIV, warning that adolescents and youths exhibiting suicidal thoughts and behaviour are at heightened risk without consistent care at home. In July, a Zambian-led study revealed alarmingly high levels…
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Dr Muchima calls for calm as volunteer doctors threaten to down tools.
MINISTER of Health Elijah Muchima has described as unfortunate the threat by the Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) to down tools over the non-implementation of the recruitment of volunteer doctors. Speaking during a press briefing, Dr Muchima urged the affected doctors to engage Government…
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Volunteer doctors to down tools this Friday
VOLUNTEER doctors are this Friday expected to down tools following lack of recruitment of doctors and health personnel as promised by the Government. Resident Doctors Association of Zambia (RDAZ) president Paul Chibwe said the work stoppage is not a strike but a cry for “dignity”…
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UTH urges men to break the silence on erectile problems, seek early treatment
THE University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Adult Hospital is calling on men struggling with persistent erectile problems to step forward and seek medical help. Senior Registrar Dr Hosea Siame said some men continue to suffer in silence, unaware that advanced and confidential treatment for erectile dysfunction…
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UTH conducts three kidney transplants in three days
THE University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Adult Hospital has successfully completed three kidney transplants in three days, from November 19 to 21, bringing the total number of transplants performed this year to 11. The three-day kidney transplant camp, conducted in partnership with the American College of…
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Senior U.S. Delegation Charts New Course for U.S. Health Assistance in Zambia
ON November 17, a high-level U.S. government delegation visited Lusaka to chart a new course for U.S. health assistance to Zambia. The delegation initiated discussions on the provision of significant new grant assistance from the United States to support health systems and services in Zambia…
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Eagles Marathon targets to raise over K2.2 million for Tom Fara hospital in Mpika
THE painful reality of walking up to 30 kilometres just to see a nurse may soon begin to fade for families living in the remote
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Ministers lace up as over 1,000 runners hit the trail for ZAFFICO Marathon
OVER 1,200 runners including three ministers are expected to take to the friendly and peaceful streets of Ndola on the Copperbelt this morning as they
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ZAMRA approves new injectable HIV prevention drug
THE Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) has approved an injectable antiretroviral (ARV) for HIV prevention known as Lenacapavir (LEN). Speaking during the announcement in Lusaka, Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said the approval of Lenacapavir reaffirms Government’s commitment to ending HIV as a public health…
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UTH not mixing male and female patients says Dr Muchima.
MINISTER of Health Elijah Muchima has dismissed as false claims suggesting that the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH) Adult Hospital is accommodating both male and female patients in one ward due to limited space. Speaking when he made an impromptu visit to the facility to ascertain…
