BY KALALUKA MUSHAUKWA Health Minister Chitalu Chilufya has charged that the recent publication of a story trending on social media citing the Ministry of Health to have been discovered of being responsible for massive thefts and losses of Global Fund supported commodities at Medical Stores Limited is an old story…
Government has hailed midwives’ contribution to maternal and child health in Northern Province Provincial Permanent Secretary, Elias Kamanga said this during the commemoration of this year’s International Day of Midwives which was celebrated under the theme” Midwives leading the way to quality care”. Mr. Kamanga says government is aware of…
By Kalaluka Mushaukwa Some Lusaka residents have welcomed the National Health Insurance Bill that has now become law. Speaking in separate interviews with Komboni Radio News, the residents have noted that the Bill will help improve the provision health services in the country. The residents further noted that the Health…
Some women in Lusaka have bemoaned the high cases of maternal deaths being recorded in the country. In an interview with Komboni Radio News, the women attributed the high cases of maternal deaths to the alleged negligent attitude by health workers. Mrs Martha Michelo charged that trainee nurses who are…
Some Lusaka residents have welcomed the announcement by the ministry of Health to introduce assistant nurses in all health facilities. Speaking in separate interviews with Komboni radio news, the residents have observed that the move will help improve service delivery in hospitals unlike the current situation where general workers assist…
Residents of Linda compound have bemoaned the lack of a maternity ward at Linda health centre. The residents have complained to a Komboni Radio News Crew that visited the community today that the absence of a maternity ward at the local health centre has proved to be very challenging for…
Some concerned men in Lusaka have called on the Ministry of Health to scale up the provision of male reproductive health services in public health centres. Speaking in separate interviews with Komboni Radio News, the men have observed the need for medical services to be provided to men that have…
Kanyama residents have appealed to the Ministry of Health to establish a blood bank at Kanyama Health Centre in order to reduce the number of patients being referred to the University Teaching Hospital. Alex Mubanga has charged that Kanyama Clinic which is earmarked for upgrading to a first level Hospital…
The Ministry of Health says it has noted with concerned reports in some media outlets alleging that there is a shortage of Anti-retro Viral Drugs (ARVs) in Muchinga Province. In a statement made available to Komboni Radio News, Ministry of Health Spokesperson Dr Maximillian Bweupe said as of yesterday, Medical…
Siavonga District Commissioner Lovemore Kanyama has urged residents in the district to take time and visit the Health Centres for routine medical checkups. Speaking in an interview with Komboni Radio News, Mr Kanyama says it is important for members of the public to go for routine medical checkup even when…