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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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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…
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…
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…