Sudan is in the middle of a war. By Benedict Tembo War is not new in Sudan, which had previously witnessed a conflict in Darfur which began in February 2003 when the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) rebel groups began fighting against the government of Sudan, which they accused ..read more

The Medicines Research and Access Platform (MedRAP) has advised NHIMA to seek the help of stakeholders in the medical circles in tackling its reported operational challenges. Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo on Wednesday revealed that NHIMA had depleted its funds in the bank account owing to scheme abuse by the private sector which overcharges patients ..read more

Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, former Health Minister in the Patriotic Front Government, has underscored the health implications embedded within the theme of World Press Freedom Day 2024, A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the face of environmental crisis. In a statement , Dr. Chilufya highlighted the interconnectedness between environmental issues and public health. He emphasized ..read more

In addressing the ongoing Barotseland dispute in Zambia, proposing the renaming of Western Province to Barotseland Province emerges as a potential step towards reconciliation and fostering a sense of inclusivity and respect for the regions historical and cultural significance. This initiative not only acknowledges the grievances of those advocating for greater autonomy but also reflects ..read more

97 youths are set to undergo training in driving at a cost of K1 millions of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) 2024 funding in Mkushi district. 75 of the trainees prospects are from Muchinga while 22 are from Serenje Central constituencies will be trained in life skills at Handsworth Institute of Health Science and Technology in ..read more

Zambia's Kwacha (USD-ZMW) Slides as Economic Woes Worsen Bloomberg ..read more

LUSAKA, May 3 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government on Friday urged citizens to make hand hygiene a habit, saying it is crucial to preventing disease. Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo said during a press briefing ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day that hand hygiene is critical because 80 percent of all infections are transmitted by hands. "The practice of hand hygiene is one of the best ways to eliminate germs from ou ..read more

By Derrick Silimina President Hakainde Hichilema has observed a need to celebrate the centrality of workers in the country if the economic recovery programme is to be a success. Speaking when he officiated at the 2024 Labour Day commemoration at Solwezi Stadium in North-Western Province, the President said workers must always be productive in order ..read more

The Resident Doctors Association of Zambia has denounced the modifications that the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) recently made to the National Health Insurance Scheme Benefit Package. According to a public notice issued on the 30th April, 2024, NHIMA has removed spectacles, renal consumables, and other important health services from the benefit package. Association ..read more

In a rallying cry for progress, President Hakainde Hichilema has pledged unwavering commitment to addressing the developmental disparities plaguing Zambezi District and the broader Zambian landscape. Speaking from the heart of Zambezi District in the North Western Province, President Hichilema emphasized the urgent need to rewrite the narrative of underdevelopment that has long overshadowed the ..read more