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GOVT CONFIRMS PRESENCE OF AFLATOXIN IN MEALIE MEAL, OVER 400 DOGS DIE

GOVT CONFIRMS PRESENCE OF AFLATOXIN IN MEALIE MEAL, OVER 400 DOGS DIE The government has confirmed the presence of Aflatoxins in ten (10) mealie meal brands that has led to the death of over 400 dogs. According to the Minister of Health, Dr. Elijah Muchima, out of 25 samples of maize meal collected, 13 tested… Continue reading GOVT CONFIRMS PRESENCE OF AFLATOXIN IN MEALIE MEAL, OVER 400 DOGS DIE

AFLATOXICOSIS OUTBREAK IN ZAMBIA CLAIMS DOZENS OF DOG LIVES, RAISES HUMAN HEALTH CONCERNS

AFLATOXICOSIS OUTBREAK IN ZAMBIA CLAIMS DOZENS OF DOG LIVES, RAISES HUMAN HEALTH CONCERNS An outbreak of aflatoxicosis in Zambia has resulted in the deaths of numerous dogs, with the Zambezi Animal Welfare Services alone losing 34 dogs in just three weeks. The contamination is believed to have originated from a consignment of dog food that… Continue reading AFLATOXICOSIS OUTBREAK IN ZAMBIA CLAIMS DOZENS OF DOG LIVES, RAISES HUMAN HEALTH CONCERNS

FORMER FIRST LADY MAUREEN MWANAWASA ADMITTED TO MAINA SOKO HOSPITAL

FORMER FIRST LADY MAUREEN MWANAWASA ADMITTED TO MAINA SOKO HOSPITAL Former First Lady, MAUREEN MWANAWASA is currently receiving medical attention at Maina Soko Medical Centre. Mrs. MWANAWASA is the spouse to the late third republican President PATRICK MWANAWASA. Levy Patrick Mwanawasa Foundation Chairman, Dr. MOSES BANDA has confirmed in a statement to ZNBC News this… Continue reading FORMER FIRST LADY MAUREEN MWANAWASA ADMITTED TO MAINA SOKO HOSPITAL

MPS HIT INTO EACH OTHER

MPS HIT INTO EACH OTHER FOUR Members of Parliament are nursing injuries at Ndola Teaching Hospital after the three vehicles they were in hit into each other in Ndola. The four MPs have been identified as Dr Aaron Mwanza (Kaumbwe), Edgar Sing’ombe (Dundumwezi), Fred Mwene (Mangango) and Darius Mulunda (Siavonga). Outgoing Copperbelt police commanding officer… Continue reading MPS HIT INTO EACH OTHER

INDIVIDUALS CAUTIONED TO BE MINDFUL AS THEY USE NEWLY LAUNCHED INJECTABLE PREP

INDIVIDUALS CAUTIONED TO BE MINDFUL AS THEY USE NEWLY LAUNCHED INJECTABLE PREP The Treatment, Advocacy and Literacy Campaign-TALC-says the launched injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis –prep- called cabotegravir long acting -cab-la- should not be considered as a 100% effective preventive measure against HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. Zambia has become the first country in Africa to offer… Continue reading INDIVIDUALS CAUTIONED TO BE MINDFUL AS THEY USE NEWLY LAUNCHED INJECTABLE PREP

A CHOLERA SURVIVOR ADVISES MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO STAY AWAY FROM CHIBUKU

A CHOLERA SURVIVOR ADVISES MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO STAY AWAY FROM CHIBUKU A cholera survivor Namebo Mukwima has advised members of the public to avoid drinking opaque beer popularly known as chibuku after being diagnosed with Cholera after consuming the same beer. Speaking after being discharged from the National Heroes Stadium treatment center, Mr.… Continue reading A CHOLERA SURVIVOR ADVISES MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO STAY AWAY FROM CHIBUKU

OVER 10000 CHILDREN IN KABWE FOUND WITH HIGH LEAD CONTAMINATION IN THE BLOOD-ZMERIP

OVER 10000 CHILDREN IN KABWE FOUND WITH HIGH LEAD CONTAMINATION IN THE BLOOD-ZMERIP Zambia mining and Environmental Remediation and Improvement Project-ZMERIP in Kabwe has disclosed that over ten thousand children up to the age of 15 have been tested and found with abnormal lead contamination in their blood streams with 1500 put on treatment between… Continue reading OVER 10000 CHILDREN IN KABWE FOUND WITH HIGH LEAD CONTAMINATION IN THE BLOOD-ZMERIP

GARRY-MASEBO LEADS RAID ON KACHASU FACTORIES TO PREVENT CHOLERA IN KANYAMA TOWNSHIP

GARRY-MASEBO LEADS RAID ON KACHASU FACTORIES TO PREVENT CHOLERA IN KANYAMA TOWNSHIP Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Garry Nkombo, and his counterpart, the Minister of Health, Sylvia Masebo, yesterday led a team of officials from Lusaka City Council and other government ministries to sensitise community members in Kanyama township about measures to prevent… Continue reading GARRY-MASEBO LEADS RAID ON KACHASU FACTORIES TO PREVENT CHOLERA IN KANYAMA TOWNSHIP