Disease
Zambian coverage mentioning disease, gathered from every newsroom we follow.
14 stories
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Agriculture
Kalomo Livestock Farmers Face Delays in Disease Testing
Livestock farmers in Kalomo District are facing
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Health
Defence Force Boosts Capacity To Fight Disease
Defence Permanent Secretary MAAMBO HAAMAUNDU says the country has started training military...
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Health
Chiefs Unite to Fight Cattle Diseases
Traditional leaders in Southern Province have convened in Maala, Namwala District, to develop strategies...
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Agriculture
El Nino will lead to increased incidents of livestock diseases – Vet expert warns
Former Veterinary Association of Zambia (VAZ) President
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Health
Institute claims Zambia’s capacity to detect, respond to disease outbreaks enhanced
The Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI) has said that the country has enhanced its capacity to detect and respond to disease outbreaks before they spread across the country. ZNPHI Director General, Professor Roma Chilengi, said the country had avoided major disease outbreaks in the…
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Opinion
BP no longer a disease associated with the older generation.
What was once considered a disease of old age is increasingly becoming a major health concern among young people. High blood pressure, commonly known as hypertension, is no longer affecting only the elderly, as growing numbers of youths are being diagnosed with the condition, raising…
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Health
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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Business
Govt responds to reported outbreak of livestock diseases with anthrax vaccines
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock says it has dispatched 600,000 doses of anthrax vaccine for mass vaccination campaigns in selected districts as part of measures to prevent the spread of the disease among livestock. Director of Veterinary Services, Charles Maseka, said there were currently…
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Health
NTH hosts vital community health awareness campaign
Ndola Teaching Hospital brings essential health services directly to the community, offering free screenings for hypertension, diabetes, HIV, and prostate cancer to tackle low health-seeking behaviors and promote early disease detection.
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Technology
Nerovet AI Dental: Smart AI Solutions for Dentists
Nerovet AI Dental is an advanced dental technology that integrates artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient management. Analyzing radiographs and clinical data helps dentists detect conditions like caries and periodontal disease with remarkable accuracy. Beyond diagnosis, the platform streamlines workflows, supports personalized…
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Health
Anthrax Patient in Nabwalya Warns against Eating Animal Carcasses
An anthrax patient in Nabwalya has testified about the dangers of consuming meat from animals infected with the disease. Derrick Ntambo, one of the 14 patients currently receiving treatment at Kalimba Health Post in Nabwalya Village in Mpika after testing positive for anthrax, has urged…
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Health
Zambia, Zimbabwe move to fight off Ebola scare at borders
Zambia and Zimbabwe are strengthening joint preparedness and response measures against Ebola and other infectious diseases at the Victoria Falls border to reduce the risk of cross-border transmission. Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Kennedy Lishimpi, said points of entry were the first…
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Health
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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Health
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…
