Category: Health
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Maternal, neonatal deaths alarms Hichilema
ZAMBIA has been grappling with the tragic issue of maternal and neonatal deaths in recent years, casting a shadow over the joy of childbirth for many families. President Hakainde Hichilema has voiced deep concern over these heartbreaking losses, emphasising that such deaths are unacceptable regardless of their causes. In a speech delivered by Vice President…
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Seal NHIMA loopholes before modifying health scheme package – ZMA
THE Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) has implored the National Health Insured Management Authority (NHIMA) to strengthen the prudent management of resources and seal fissures threatening the sustainability of the health insurance scheme unlike modifying the benefit package. On April 30 NHIMA announced that it would alter the benefits package for specific services effective July 1,…
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Nurse gets promoted on first day of work as nurse in charge
IMAGINE getting a promotion on your first day at work, sounds like one for the movies right? Well, for Petronella Mundia this wasn’t a movie or a dream, it was her reality. Mundia’s first day at a new hospital wasn’t what most people experience. Instead of receiving a standard orientation, Mundia was unexpectedly promoted to…
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UTH prepares for Nurses Day celebrations
AS Nurses Day approaches this month, the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) is gearing up for a week-long celebration dedicated to honouring the invaluable contributions of nurses in healthcare, inspired by the legacy of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern day nursing. UTH Head of Nursing Services Petronella Mundia said Nurses Day is significant as it…
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Cardiac patient defies odds to become doctor with 2 degrees
DR. KAY Kandale, a young woman of Lusaka who embodies resilience, focus and hard work was last week part of a colourful gathering of graduands leaving the prestigious Apex Medical University after giving their all. https://www.facebook.com/share/4XhjKnf6xrTp8Xki/?mibextid=oFDknk Full of ups and downs, her journey from a cardiac patient to revered medical doctor with two degrees in…
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Masebo calls for community action to fight malaria surge
GOVERNMENT has called on communities to practically get involved in the fight against malaria by implementing various interventions plotted by health care custodians. The Ministry of Health is urging communities to step up efforts to combat a rising tide of malaria cases. This call comes amid a concerning rise in malaria infections. Malaria cases surged…
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Nurse becomes family pillar after given Government job for her lifesaving CPR
THE Civil Service Commission has awarded a job to Mephrine Moonga, a graduate nurse, in recognition of her lifesaving actions. Moonga becomes the first among four siblings to be employed in her family. She has been credited for saving the life of renowned former Chipolopolo captain Rainford Kalaba. Kalaba’s was involved in a car accident…
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Clinical officer runs underground clinic with pilfered supplies
A QUALIFIED clinical officer but cunning bussiness man of Mafinga District in Muchinga province, has been arrested for allegedly operating an unlicensed health establishment using medications stolen from the public hospital where he worked. For over a year, Joshua Konkosholo played the part of a cunning businessman, stealing from Mafinga District Hospital to fuel his…
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Kalaba able to talk – UTH
A SPARK of hope over the condition of Zambian football legend, Rainford Kalaba’s health condition has increased to a full flame as the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) reveals that he is able to talk. Kalaba, the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) champion has been battling grave injuries after a road accident last Saturday which…
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Mazabuka Mayor calls for more investments in preventive care
Mazabuka Mayor Vincent Lilanda has called on government to invest more in preventive care to save lives and money spent on drugs and treatment. Lilanda, who is also Local Government Association of Zambia President, says preventive care saves more lives and resources which are meant to go towards treatment. Speaking at his office when a…