Oshana sees rise in HIV treatment access

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Oshana Health Director Johanna Haimene said the region has recorded significant progress in the number of people accessing HIV treatment, whose number currently stands at over 20,000.

23,245 people are currently on HIV treatment, contributing to improved health outcomes and reduced transmission rates.

Prime minister urges private health facility to prioritise access and compassion

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare reminded the investors that health is a human right and not a luxury commodity. 

Dr Ngurare, who was speaking at the inauguration of a private health facility, Kaisosi Medical Services, urged staff to structure their services in a manner that caters to everyone in Rundu. 

MoHSS launches polio vaccination programme in Kavango East and West

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) launched a polio vaccination programme in the Kavango East and West regions.

This comes after detection of the virus at a sewerage pond at Rundu's Ndama location.

Polio is a disease caused by the poliovirus.

21-year-old from Omega 3 lives with kyphosis

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A 21-year-old man from Omega 3 in the Kongola Constituency, Kupulo yeku Mbeleko, has been living with kyphosis, an abnormal curvature of the spinal cord, his entire life.

In 2022, Mbeleko’s condition worsened when he began experiencing pain in his lower limbs, at which point he became wheelchair-bound.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah commissions three taskforces

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commissioned three taskforces, namely on health, land and housing, and economic recovery.

She urged members to maintain unity of purpose and embrace fresh approaches to national challenges.

Cholera spreads to 8 Zambian provinces, death toll reaches 9

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Cholera has now spread to 8 of the 10 provinces of Zambia as the country records its 9th death since the disease broke out in August this year.

2 new cases of cholera recorded in North Western Province of Zambia bring the number to 8 of the 10 regions of the country.

New health outreach point opens in Samora Machel Constituency

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services inaugurated the Farm 508 Primary Health Care Outreach Point in the Samora Machel Constituency, marking a major milestone in improving access to essential healthcare in the Goreangab area.

Health ministry warns of rising diabetes threat

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Chief Programme Officer for the Family Health Division, Emma Iyambo, said diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges, which is silently affecting individuals, families, and workplaces.