Japan to give Zambia additional grant of approximately US$17 million
• This brings the total amount of grant for the programme to about US$ 42 million or equivalent to K840 million.• Japan will assist government
Tag : Ministry of Health
There is no shortage of Anti-retroviral drugs in Zambia – MOH
• Optimization of antiretroviral therapy has since started.• 98.5 percent of the 1,229,781 e receiving ARVs are now receiving the newer, safer, easier to take
MQHZ endorses introduction of PAXLOVID
• Pills have been seen as a potentially huge step in ending the pandemic.• Government must secure more funds to avoid shortages of the antiviral
Pharmacy technologist convicted for theft of govt medicines worth K35, 803
• The two pleaded not guilty to the charge on 19th October 2021.• We wish to issue a stern warning to all those who commit
We have no update to give until we get feedback from recruitment centers – MOH
• It is a responsibility being shared not only by Ministry of Health but many other sectors.• Traditional leaders, churches, districts and provinces are all
National Covid vaccination coverage reaches 34%
• 119,000 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.• The number of fully vaccinated persons now stands at 3,674,839.• The country detected 141
Zambia’s Covid-19 vaccination rate now stands at 31%
• The country is now standing at a national average COVID-19 vaccination coverage 31%.• A number of districts have recorded over 50% fully vaccinated persons.•
Government extends Covid vaccination campaign
• The extension period will provide an opportunity for those not yet vaccinated to do so.• Government is very pleased by the positive response to
Fifteen arrested for operating unregistered pharmacies
• The suspects have since been detained at police stations• The arrests followed joint inspections conducted by ZAMRA and the Drug Enforcement Commission.• Members of
Malaria cases remain high – MoH
• Zambia recorded over 6.3 million cases of Malaria in 2021 alone with 1,480 deaths recorded.• Malaria incidence reductions recorded in from 2020 to 2021