Zambia reports first mpox case, variant unclear
The new clade 1b strain has caused global concern as it seems to spread more easily though routine close contact.
By Reuters
Oct. 12, 2024
WHO Europe laments declining rates of condom use among sexually active teens worldwide
Among other findings, teens from poorer, or “low-affluence,” families, were more likely to have reported not using a condom
By AP
Aug. 31, 2024
Zambia delays start of cchool year as cholera deaths rise
Cholera outbreaks have affected 16 African countries over the last two years as severe storms and wars have accelerated the spread of illnesses.
By Bloomberg News
Jan. 4, 2024
Health Talk: Public health system needs transformation
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora has an insurmountable task to return public health service to track.
By Johannes Marisa
Dec. 3, 2023
Fake marriages. A black market. What Zimbabwe’s health care workers are doing to get UK jobs
All this is taking place in the context of a clampdown by the U.K. on legal paths for migration.
By Evidence Chenjerai
Nov. 28, 2023
WHO launches Social Connection commission
Commissioner Mpemba said that Social isolation knows no age boundaries, impacting 1 in 4 older individuals globally and 5-15% of adolescents.
By WHO
Nov. 16, 2023
Zimbabwean appointed as WHO commissioner
In making the appointment WHO stated that Mpemba was chosen in recognition of her leadership in confronting current global challenges.
By Staff Reporter
Sep. 21, 2023
TB preventive treatment: Need for choice
But health care facilities and outreach programs need to embrace that range of options and make sure that a choice exists in practice.
By Violet Chihota
Jul. 28, 2023
7 critical uncertainties that affect African farmers, food systems
At 125 000 deaths annually, children also face an inequitable burden of FBD.
By Charles Dhewa
Jun. 28, 2023
