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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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Kafue records drug availability
Kafue District Health Director Ikasaya Ikasaya says the district has 78 percent availability of essential drugs, while vaccines stand at 94 percent and tuberculosis (TB) and HIV commodities are at 100 percent. Dr Ikasaya said the district has maintained availability of key health commodities, particularly…
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…
Zambian authorities quiz self-acclaimed winner of presidential poll, Mundubile, running mate, Zulu
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, and his running mate Makebi Zulu are being interrogated by police after being handed over by the United Nations, which had been providing them protection in Lusaka. Police spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, confirmed the…