Health
Government Removes Specimen Sharing Clause from US$1.5 Billion Health Deal
Government has removed the specimen sharing requirement from the US$1.5 billion Memorandum of Understanding between Zambia and the United States Government following concerns raised over some provisions of the agreement.
Zambia Ready to Sign 1.5 Billion US Dollar Health Deal
Zambia is ready to sign a 1.5 billion US dollar health funding agreement with the United States after revising requirements on the sharing of biological specimens.
KCM Faces Action Over Kafue River and Chingola Water Pollution
Government has issued a Restoration Order to Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) following the pollution of the Mushishima Stream and Kafue River in Chingola District.
Zambia Exceeds Global HIV Treatment Target
Zambia has exceeded the global HIV treatment target, with 98 percent of people living with HIV currently receiving treatment, according to Vice President Mutale Nalumango.
Kalumbila Hospital Gets K5.7 Million Upgrade From First Quantum Minerals
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has officially opened an upgraded emergency department at Trident Mine Hospital in Kalumbila District following a K5.7 million investment.
Kanyama Level One Hospital Records Highest Number of Births in the Country
Lusaka’s Kanyama Level One Hospital records between 35 and 50 births daily, making it one of the health facilities with the highest number of deliveries in the country.
ZAMBIA DECLARED CHOLERA-FREE.
The Ministry of Health has officially declared the 2025–2026 cholera outbreak over after the country recorded more than four consecutive weeks without a confirmed case.