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The Ministry aims to address and share ideas with the public on various topics in the health field and related services
Lusaka, Zambia
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UTH IN '5' KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS. Today, the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) conducts its first of the five Kidney transplant surgery, with one operation slated for each day in the next 5 days. Let's wish our hero donors and kidney recipients well.
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Today we announce the lifting of wearing of masks in 22districts that have attained vaccination coverage above 70% .Chililabombwe, Shibuyunji, Kalulushi, Mufulira, Mushindamo, Kasempa, Chingola, Chifunabuli, Luanshya, Chitambo, Kapiri, Luangwa, Mumbwa, Serenje, Kabwe, Chibombo.
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Names of the 2023 Health Worker Recruits to be Published on Tuesday
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Majority of new Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) happening in young people below the age of 24 years of age, with majority being female and what is concerning is that most of these STI’s are closely related to HIV – Prof Lloyd Mulenga.
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Zambia to get 2nd Cancer Hospital as Government signs contract with AVIC international Zambia to build & equip the new Ndola Cancer treatment Centre in 12 months, the new cancer hospital will help to improve service delivery - Health minister @SylviaTMasebo
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In further agreeing with the President's speech, we shall also endeavor to narrow the gap of inequalities in health service delivery in rural and urban areas by strengthening our systems and policies .We are equal to the task.Have a Good Morning.Hon @SylviaTMasebo Health Minister
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It’s now a mandatory requirement 4 provision of adequate/accessible facilities 4hand hygiene at all public places including shopping malls, markets,bars,b/stations,places of worship,schools,offices.Hand hygiene facilities include soap & running water,alcohol-based hand sanitisers.
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BREAKING NEWS First consignment of Covid-19 vaccine under the Covax basket to arrive Zambia on Monday 12 April 2021 - Health Minister
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GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES ADDITIONAL PREVENTIVE AND CONTROL MEASURES FOR COVID-19 p1-4
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"Tomorrow, Thursday 7th Oct, we relaunch the COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign. It is our earnest hope & expectation that the campaign will encourage more people to come forward & get vaccinated to get us closer to our new target of 30% vaccinated by December 2021" .#GetVaccinated
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ENOCH MWEPU has been discharged from Lusaka Heart Hospital where he was admitted for treatment after falling ill on Saturday, MOH PS Prof Kasonka has confirmed the development.“I can confirm that Enoch Mwepu was discharged from the Heart Hospital this morning," Prof Kasonka
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Find a vaccination centre near you here: Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get Vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect yourself and your community. #GetVaccinated #FightCOVID19
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Government of the Republic of Zambia extends COVID 19 Vaccine eligibility age to 12 years - .Children between 12 to 18 years to be administered with Pfizer vaccines - COVID-19 UPDATE.
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Zambia recorded 16,612 new cases, 460 admissions, and 23 deaths in the just ended week, whereas in the previous week we had recorded 5,431 new cases, 158 admissions and 9 deaths. Furthermore, our overall positivity for the week rose from 11% to 25%
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For a 3rd straight day we have no one admitted to our health facilities countrywide for COVID-19 since the pandemic broke out in 2020!. #vaccineswork #Getvaccinated
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Picture of the Day: DR CHANDA TAKES FIRST COVID-19 JAB. Health Minister Dr. Jonas Chanda today led the way by being the 1st to get the COVID-19 vaccine jab after he launched the Vaccination programme at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) .#TogetherWeCan
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“Zambia has not recorded any new case of #COVID-19 in the last 24hrs. All 99 samples from contacts to confirmed cases tested in the last 24 hrs were negative for COVID-19. Cumulatively, Zambia confirmed 36 cases out of 619 individuals tested by yesterday .”- Dr Chitalu Chilufya
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Zambia 🇿🇲 is conducting a 2-round 10-day nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign 1st Round ,14 - 23 May 2022 to reach the 70% eligible population that is 12 years of age and above. Vaccination teams will visit your community (Church, markets, school, bus stations etc)
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I am pleased to announce that by yesterday 13th August 2022, we were able to administer #polio vaccines to almost 4 million representing an 85% coverage. I am comfortable that as we end the mop up campaign in two days, we would have reached out 100% target - @SylviaTMasebo
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The sooner you get vaccinated, the safer you will be. Roll up your sleeves and get the COVID-19 vaccine at a centre near you. Let’s fight COVID-19 together!. Find a vaccination centre near you at: #GetVaccinated
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“The Vaccine Programme will be done cautiously on a voluntary basis and in a phased manner and on Pilot basis. There will be no mandatory vaccination” - Hon. Dr. Jonas Chanda, MINISTER OF HEALTH.
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. GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES ADDITIONAL PREVENTIVE AND CONTROL MEASURES FOR COVID-19 p4-6
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We have observed a slight reduction in our daily positivity rate from an average of 18% in the previous week to about 10%, as well a reduction in the number of our new admissions which gives us a glimmer of hope that the situation may be turning around. - Health Minister.
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MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON THE RECRUITMENT OF 3000 HEALTH WORKERS COUNTRYWIDE.In order to ensure that suitable candidates are promoted and recruited, the Civil Service Commission has since directed that the recruitment process for health workers be halted until further notice. .
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HPV VACCINE IS BEING DELIVERED TO 14-YEAR-OLD GIRLS, IN AND OUT OF SCHOOLS. HPV VACCINATION WILL BE OFFERED IN SCHOOLS, HEALTH FACILITIES AND HEALTH POSTS AND THROUGH OUTREACH #ChildHealthWeek.
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"Health is not only a social determinant but an economic commodity to enhance human development" - H.E President Hakainde Hichilema @HHichilema.
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Join the #SafeHands Challenge. The key is preventing the spread of #COVID19 @Dora_Siliya @ChitaluChilufy3 @noalaskinner @coumbagadio_ZM @unicefzambia @UNZambia
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Former President Rupiah Bwezani Banda, his wife, Madam Thandiwe Banda and Former Vice chancellor of UNZA Dr. Jacob Mwanza today joined the V for #vaccinated  movement #COVID-19 #TogetherWeCan
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In this past week, we recorded 934 confirmed cases, compared to 732 confirmed cases the previous week; this marks a 28% increase in new cases.We also noted a slight increase in the overall national positivity for the week, from 5% to 6%. -#CoronavirusUpdates
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Government has increased allocations for the purchase of drugs and medical supplies. This will result in improved availability of essential medicines and medical supplies.#Budget2023.
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COVID-19 UPDATE #17 SUMMARY:.new COVID-19 case recorded in Zambia in 4days. In 24hrs, 99 tests conducted:72 truck drivers, 11 contacts to the deceased patient and 16 persons under investigation. 3.Two (2)more discharged: Total now five(5)
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Employment opportunities at the Ministry of Health HQ
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Following the emergence of the Omicron variant, the @mohzambia has issued the following updated travel advisory.Please take note and share widely.
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As long as a single child remains infected, all children are at risk of contracting polio Vaccinators are supposed to reach every house, but if they haven't arrived at your house, please go to the nearest health facility & get your U5 child vaccinated against polio.#3rdRound
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As we 🇿🇲 cross 1000 COVID-19 Deaths .We lit a candle 🕯to honour & remember the souls of our beloved who have succumbed to Covid-19.#RIP #fightcovid19together.#Covid19IsReal
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I am pleased to now announce that government has now decided to lift restrictions in particular on . 1) public gatherings . 2) the need for physical distancing and . 3) mandatory wearing of masks. - Minister of Health @SylviaTMasebo.
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In 3 days, the conversations on Youth Leadership for a Safer and Healthier Africa will commence at the.@AfricaCDC Youth Pre-Conference - #YPC2023.
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Do not keep problems to yourself .Talk to someone . Take care of your mental well-being .#MentalHealthMatters
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K13.9bn allocated to the Health Sector to enhance equitable access to quality healthcare services -2022 National Budget.
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As concerns increase around #COVID19 (corona virus), please only trust information from verified sources. The below message is among those falsely attributed to UNICEF. Genuine information can be found on @UNICEF @WHO & @MOHZambia websites
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Health Fact! Cervical Cancer is the most common cancer in Zambia. Girls aged 9 -14 years must go for free HPV vaccination against cervical cancer at the nearest health facility. Let’s prevent HPV related cancers!
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I declare the launch of the polio vaccination campaign nationwide open from today 25th to 28th April 2022 @unicefzambia
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Remember malaria ends with me, malaria ends with you, together, we can end malaria - @SylviaTMasebo . #WorldMalariaDay2022
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“Today’s we report that Zambia has characterizes a new strain of COVID-19 , which is the same as the one that was isolated in South Africa” – Health Minister Dr Chitalu Chilufya.
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Zambia has recorded 14 new COVID-19 cases out of 161 tests done in Lusaka in the last 24hrs. 28 Recoveries . COVID-19 #53 UPDATE - MOH
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“It gives me great pleasure to announce that Central province has officially crossed the 70% COVID-19 vaccination target with Copperbelt province coming in close behind at 63% “ - @SylviaTMasebo.
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“We are actively participating in COVID-19 vaccine acquisition and deployment discussions and I wish to reiterate our highest assurance to the Zambian people that we will only recommend to Cabinet a vaccine that is efficacious and safe” - Dr Jonas Chanda, MINISTER OF HEALTH.
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There will be a Polio vaccination campaign in 7 provinces (Eastern, Lusaka, Luapula, Muchinga, Northern, Southern and Western) starting on Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th October 2023.Health Care Providers will visit your home to vaccinate the children below 8 years against polio
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NEWS ALERT: COVID-19 UPDATE #. Watch live the Minister of Health Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, MP., Eighth COVID-19 Update today Saturday March 28, 2020 at 13:00hrs on ZNBC TV1. The update will also be live on Facebook Ministry of Health - Zambia . Together fighting against #COVID-19!
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Germany Govt lifts COVID19 travel restrictions on Zambia👏👏👏.
Excellent news 👇! As of midnight tonight 🇩🇪 does not consider #Zambia as a #COVID19 "high-risk area" any more. All COVID-related travel restrictions will be lifted!!! 🙏. @mohzambia.@ZMPublicHealth.
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Zambia to commence booster vaccine administration on 27th December 2021 - COVID UPDATE
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The introduction of this injectable ARV as a novel PrEP option, presents an exciting opportunity to expand our arsenal against HIV transmission. Our commitment to tackling the high incidence of HIV remains unwavering -Health Minister @SylviaTMasebo
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BREAKING : CABINET APPROVES COVID-19 #VACCINATION PROGRAMME - Minister of Health Dr. Jonas Chanda, MP, today announced the development and updates the nation on the current COVID-19 situation in the country.
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On a rather sad note, we recorded five (5) new deaths in the last 24 hours, from Lusaka (4) and North-western (1) provinces, these included 2 children aged 3 months and 5 years. All five were unvaccinated - COVID-19 UPDATE
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4 NEW CASES RECORDED:.Today marks one month since the first lab-tested cases of COVID-19 were reported in our nation. Zambia has recorded four (4) new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total to 61
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President @HHichilema interacts with patients at the National #Cholera treatment Centre.@SylviaTMasebo
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“ AM HAPPY TO REPORT THAT A TOTAL OF 439 HEALTH POSTS AND 24 MINI HOSPITALS, AS WELL AS, CHINSALI AND KALINDAWALO GENERAL HOSPITALS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND ARENOW OPERATIONAL. THE LEVY MWANAWASA HOSPITAL HAS BEEN UPGRADED FROM 120 TO 850 BED CAPACITY” - @EdgarCLungu.
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“Let us make the long acting injectable ARVs a reality for our adolescent girls and young women who need effective HIV prevention; In short lets adopt innovations that will suit each one of our people and subgroups.” - Minister of Health @SylviaTMasebo
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COVID-19 UPDATE#18 SUMMARY:.•DAY5 No new COVID-19 case recorded.•104 tests conducted last 24hrs .•Cumulative 1,085 tests performed .•Two more patients discharged: total now seven .•1,601 /7,356 classified high risk due to travel history complete 14 day mandatory quarantine.
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Round 3 polio vaccination campaign is on from today 11th to 14th Aug Get your children vaccinated against Polio to protect them Healthcare providers will visit your house to vaccinate your child. Vaccinations will also take place in the H/Facilities, Markets, Schools, Churches. .
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COVID-19 UPDATE PRESS BRIEFING ON AT 12 HRS TODAY.Follow the live streaming on the Ministry of Health - Zambia Facebook page
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Every Public Health clinic in Zambia, at a minimum, must have a Maternity Wing with running water-and money has been allocated for this - President @HHichilema (live now @HOT877Zambia ).
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Zambia has not recorded any case of COVID-19. However, disease intelligence arm @ZNPHI has been conducting surveillance and to date 28 alerts involving individuals who travelled from areas with confirmed COVID- 19 cases have been investigated - @ChitaluChilufy2.@ZMPublicHealth.
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798 individuals vaccinated in the last 24hrs, cumulatively 2,114 vaccinated - COVID-19 UPDATE 19 APRIL 2021
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COVID-19 UPDATE #6.Minister of Health Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, MP, will hold the sixth COVID-19 Update today March 26, 2020. Time: 15:30hrs.Venue: Ministry of Health - Global Fund Boardroom (Ndeke House) .
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In the last 24hrs ,Zambia has recorded 91 new cases of COVID-19 out of 599 tests, 0 Deaths and 294 Recoveries. - MOH COVID19 UPDATE 26 AUGUST 2020.
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#CHOLERA ALRET.Cholera symptoms include acute watery diarrhea, vomiting and dehydration. If showing symptoms, seek medical attention immediately
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Now is the time to push away myths and misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines in view of the the 4th wave - H.E President @HHichilema #GetVaccinatedNow #GetVaxdZambia
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If you have diarrhea or vomiting seek help at any health facility or call 909 free or +26 096 3 930779, +26 097 6 904261 / 73, +26 095 6 513103/79 24/7.
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We have admitted to Kalingalinga clinic a 3 year old girl with Cholera from Mutendere compound, currently in stable condition. She presented with severe acute diarrhoea and vomiting and our health workers investigated for cholera which has been confirmed - MOH Update.
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@unicefzambia, in partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), officially handed over maternal and newborn health equipment valued at USD 64,184 to Women & Newborn Teaching Hospital at a ceremony officiated by the MOH PS Prof. Lackson Kasonka
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GOVERNMENT has established the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) from Medical Stores Limited (MSL), dissolved the ZAMRA Board & has proposed to restructure the Ministry of Health Headquarters into a leaner one - Health Minster Jonas Chanda
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Over One million eligigle Zambians fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ✔ 👏👏👏.#Vaccineswork.#Protect yourself and others, #Getvaccinated
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#COVID19 UPDATE,15 DEC: 573 new cases out of 6,446 tests (9% positivity); 27 recoveries; and Zero death recorded . See details below #GetVaccinated #StayHome #StaySafe #WashYourHands #MaskUp #PhysicalDistance #VaccinesSaveLives #SeekMedicalAttentionEarly
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President of the Republic of Zambia, @HHichilema at the launch of the implementation of the “Savings lives & livelihoods” initiative for the Southern Africa Region. @AfricaCDC @MastercardFdn
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Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo & World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros confer after the duo attended the Round Table on End TB in Geneva Switzerland. WHO has recognized Zambia as model for a resilient TB programme during COVID-19
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In the last 24 hours, Zambia has recorded 178 new cases of COVID-19 out of 1,224 tests done , 1 deaths and 105 recoveries. Cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in the country stands at 11, 779 including 283 deaths and 10, 945 recoveries.MOH COVID-19 UPDATE 28 AUGUST 2020.
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COVID-19 UPDATE : Ministry of Health will today Tuesday 7th July 2020 , hold a COVID-19 update at 12:30hrs .Fighting COVID-19 together!
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Government will fast track initiatives aimed at ending inequalities in the access to HIV/AIDS services. #WorldAIDSDay #EndInequalitiesEndAIDSEndPandermics
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11th to 14th Aug 2022 get your children vaccinated against Polio.health care providers will visit your house to vaccinate your child Vaccinations will also take place in Health Facilities, Markets, Schools, Churches,Bus stations and all other meeting places 4 All children U5 yrs
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To prevent cholera, keep your surroundings clean and free from flies. Maintain good personal and environmental hygiene. @NalumangoMutale @SylviaTMasebo
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THIRTEEN(13) new cases of COVID-19 recorded out of 811 tests done in the last 24hrs in Zambia. COVID-19 #43 UPDATE - MOH
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“My fellow youth, let us join hands to eliminate this pandemic which has taken the lives of many loved ones and get vaccinated as the vaccines are safe.” Tiza Namugala from Lusaka Nursing Institute was #Vaccinated on Wednesday
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Child Health Week Extended :. The child Health Week has been running the last week and has been extended to Wednesday( 13 Nov).Parents/Guardians take under 5 children to the nearest clinic/health facility for deworming,vitamin A and polio to eligible children. Please
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Zambia has (9) new cases of COVID-19 out of 307 tests done in the last 24hrs. Cumulative 106
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The government will continue to improve the provision of quality health services through recruitment of health personnel, infrastructure development, and provision of drugs and medical suppliers .#Budget2023.
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HEALTH Minister Sylvia MASEBO today played host to Algerian minister of Pharmaceutical Industry, Djamel Abderrahmane Lotfi Benbahmed at her office. The 2 shared notes on collaboration in the pharmaceutical industry
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In the last 24hrs ,Zambia has recorded 204 new cases of COVID-19 out of 785 tests, 2 Deaths (1 Lusaka, 1 kasama) and 505 Recoveries.cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in the country stands at 10,831 including 279 deaths and 9,942 recoveries. - MOH COVID19 UPDATE 22 AUGUST 2020
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HEALTH Minister Sylvia Masebo and Dr Kevin, Director - Centre for Infectious Diseases Control, pose for a photo after a meeting on thr sidelines of the ongoing AIDS 2022 conference in Canada
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Today met with @WorldVisionZamo country director, the World Vision has been a great partner for the Ministry of Health in the past, and continues to be. I'm very excited about the new programs, particularly the ones focusing on maternal health and child nutrition @SylviaTMasebo
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#COVID19 Update, 30th Dec:5,555 new cases out of 16,629 tests (33% positivity); 2,457 recoveries and sadly 4 deaths. See more details below #GetVaccinated #StayHome #StaySafe #WashYourHands #MaskUp #PhysicalDistance #VaccinesSaveLives #SeekMedicalAttentionEarly
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