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Health workers trained in Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness
The Ministry Health in Muchinga Province, in collaboration with the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) has successfully concluded a five-day Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness training for frontline health workers. A total of 66 health facility staff from Chinsali and Mpika districts, were equipped…
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Zambia off track on HIV prevention targets, records 29,000 new infections annually
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