Zimbabwe has announced it will partially reopen its tourism industry, one of the sectors worst affected by a three-month long lockdown. Restaurants were previously only allowed to serve takeaways. They will now be allowed to serve sitting customers but at only half of their licensed capacity. National parks and local…
Chief Sinadambwe in Siavonga district of southern province has thanked siavonga local authority for constructing Sinadambwe rural health centre which is about to be commissioned in his chiefdom. Chief Sinadambwe disclosed that the local authority patterned with his subjects to build a rural health centre that will help his subjects…
By: SILVESTER KAUMBA Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) has commended the Government through the Zambia Medical Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA) for having recalled thirteen brands of locally manufactured alcohol-based hand sanitizers and disinfectants that did not conform to recommended specifications. ZAM Vice President Chipego Zulu says this development brings to light…
Kantolomba residents are elated with the commencement of construction works for the first ever clinic in the compound. ZANIS Ndola reports that the residents are happy that their area Member of Parliament Dr Jonas Chanda is spearheading the construction works of the clinic by using the Constituency Development Fund…
BY OSCAR NKUWA Some concerned Lusaka residents have bemoaned the continued sale of ready to eat food stuffs on the streets. Speaking in separate interviews with Komboni Radio News, the residents say it is unfortunate that some people have defied the ban by the Lusaka City Council which was effected…
A medical expert has cautioned members of the public against using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug to engage in promiscuous behaviour. Centre for Infectious Diseases Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) Provincial Co-Coordinator-Lusaka Achieve Project Dr Mwate Joseph Chaila says PrEP should not be used to engage in prostitution but ensures…
BY OSCAR NKUWA Residents of Lusaka’s Mandevu compound have bemoaned the congestion that has continued to characterize the local health centre in that community. Ms Stella Banda has complained to Komboni Radio News that long queues at Mandevu Clinic have become the order of the day. Ms Banda disclosed that…
The Human Rights Commission has appealed to parents and guardians to take their children to Health Centres for polio vaccination during the child health week to prevent disability. Commission spokesperson Mweelwa Muleya says it is important to have children vaccinated against polio in order to protect them against disability caused…
A senior citizen has welcomed the move by the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) to withdraw the approval of certificates for selected training programs at APEX medical and the Cavendish Universities. Mr White Chitalu says there is need for the institutions training medical students to meet the set standards…
The Movement for National Transformation (MNT) has challenged Minister of Health Dr. Chitalu Chilufya to ensure that there is quality provision of health services at Levy Mwanawasa General Hospital. MNT President Daniel Shimunza has bemoaned what he alleged as poor health services being provided at Levy Mwanawasa General Hospital and…