Global Fund disburses US$1.6 billion to Zambia for fight against public health threats
• Global fund has disbursed a total of US$1.6 billion to Zambia towards the fight against public health threats such as HIV• Fund allocates about
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ZUNO calls for protection of health workers to be deployed to Angola
• There is need to ensure that labour protection is offered to the health professionals.• They need to know what their conditions of service will
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
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