Parliament heard on June 25th that 10 million Zambians are at risk of contracting elephantiasis. This came to light when…
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Elephantiasis preventive drug response overwhelming
Health authorities in Luanshya district have expressed fear of an imminent shortage of the lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) drug in the…
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Elephantiasis mass drug administration starts in Mwinilunga
Health Authorities in Mwinilunga district have embarked on a 10-day door to door mass drug administration exercise for the Lymphatic…
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Two typhoid cases recorded in Shiwang`andu
Two typhoid cases have been recorded in Mutolo village of Shiwang’andu district in Muchinga province. ZANIS reports that Shiwang’andu District…
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Ebola sets back malaria fight
The continuing Ebola epidemic in Guinea has set back the country’s fight against malaria, say experts. They estimate 74,000 cases…
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Mushrooms can slow weight gain
A mushroom used for centuries in Chinese medicine reduces weight gain in animals, say researchers in Taiwan. The study, published…
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Govt. developing out of school youth sexuality curriculum
The Ministry of Youth and Sport is in the process of developing a comprehensive sexuality education curriculum targeting youths aged…
Read MoreElephantiasis has affected 10 per cent of Ndola population
RESPONSE to the on-going drug administration exercise against elephantiasis in Ndola has been overwhelming, a survey has revealed. At three…
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Sodomy is HIV/AIDS’ biggest contributor in Zambian prisons.
ZAMBIA Prisons Service commissioner Percy Chato has said sodomy is the biggest contributor of HIV/AIDS in Zambian prisons. Mr Chato…
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