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02/06/2026

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โ€ŽZAMBIA RED CROSS SOCIETY HANDS OVER WASH INFRASTRUCTURE TO GOVERNMENT IN KABWE DISTRICTโ€Žโ€ŽThe Zambia Red Cross Society (...
01/06/2026

โ€ŽZAMBIA RED CROSS SOCIETY HANDS OVER WASH INFRASTRUCTURE TO GOVERNMENT IN KABWE DISTRICT
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โ€ŽThe Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has handed over Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure to government at Jasmine Street Primary School in Kabwe district.
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โ€ŽThe Zambia Red Cross Society Board, and the Ministry of Health emphasized the significance of sustainable WASH infrastructure in improving public health outcomes and creating a conducive learning environment for children.
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โ€ŽA key highlight of the occasion was the commissioning of two newly constructed boreholes in Nakoli Wardโ€”one at Jersey Mine School and the other at Nakoli Health Centre.
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โ€ŽThese facilities are expected to significantly improve access to safe and clean water for both learners and surrounding communities.
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โ€Ž Nakoli has been identified as one of the cholera hotspot areas in Kabwe District and has historically been vulnerable to cholera outbreaks.
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โ€ŽThe provision of reliable water sources is therefore a critical intervention in strengthening disease prevention and improving community health resilience.
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โ€ŽThe event also served as a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, marking an important exchange between two provinces.
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โ€ŽThe interaction also provided an opportunity for stakeholders to share experiences, lessons learned, and best practices in the implementation of WASH interventions and community-based health initiatives.
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โ€ŽBy Mike Sinkala
โ€ŽSenior Health Promotions Officer
โ€ŽCentral Province
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โ€Ž1st June,2026
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01/06/2026

LIVE NOW | Empowering Community Nutrition Champions

Join us live as the Permanent Secretary for Administration, Mrs. Joma Simuyi, officiates at the Graduation Ceremony of 130 Nutrition Support Group (NSG) Promoters and the handover of essential enablers under the GEWEL 2 Project.

The ceremony will see the distribution of:
๐Ÿšฒ 130 bicycles
๐Ÿงฅ 130 raincoats
๐Ÿฅพ 130 pairs of gumboots
๐ŸŽ’ 130 bags
๐Ÿ‘• 130 aprons
๐Ÿงต 130 chitenge materials

These resources will strengthen community-based nutrition services and support NSG Promoters in delivering critical nutrition education and interventions to mothers, infants, and young children across Zambia.

Tune in and witness this important milestone in the fight against malnutrition and the promotion of healthier communities.






01/06/2026

๐Ÿ”ด LIVE | OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE ROUND 2 POLIO VACCINATION CAMPAIGN

Join the Ministry of Health and cooperating partners as we officially launch the Round 2 Polio Vaccination Campaign, which will run from 2nd to 5th June 2026 across Central, Eastern, Lusaka, Muchinga, Southern, and Western Provinces.

The campaign aims to protect all eligible children under five years of age from polio through the administration of the Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV).

๐Ÿ“ Venue: Ministry of Health Headquarters โ€“ Global Fund Boardroom

Together, let's ensure every child is reached and protected from polio.

โ€ŽGOVT RELAUNCHES KABWE EYE CARE PROJECT โ€Žโ€ŽGovernment through the Ministry of Health has launched the Comprehensive Eye C...
31/05/2026

โ€ŽGOVT RELAUNCHES KABWE EYE CARE PROJECT
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โ€ŽGovernment through the Ministry of Health has launched the Comprehensive Eye Care Project Phase Two for the period 2026 to 2028 at Kabwe Central Hospital.
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โ€ŽSpeaking during the launch, Central Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Godfrey Chitambala says the initiative represents governmentโ€™s collective response to the on-going challenges in eye health service delivery.
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โ€ŽMr. Chitambala said the new phase of the project will strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, expand community outreach programmes and upgrade clinical capacities in order to improve access to quality eye care services.
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โ€ŽHe noted that government is committed to building a sustainable and resilient eye care system that leaves no one behind.
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โ€ŽMr. Chitambala further noted that government remains committed to supporting eye health care programmes and in ensuring that the intended objectives are met.
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โ€ŽAnd Lions Club International District 413 Governor Maureen Bwalya thanked government for creating an enabling environment for the organisation to carry out its charity works.
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โ€ŽMrs. Bwalya said the Club has continued to receive support from government in the implementation of various projects across the country.
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โ€ŽMeanwhile, Provincial Health Director, Elijah Mutoloki has applauded cooperating partners for supplementing government's efforts in improving access to health care services.
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โ€ŽDr. Mutoloki has observed governmentโ€™s commitment towards the upgrading of health services through various projects under the Constituency Development Fund and with support from faith-based organisations such as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Lions Club International Foundation.
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โ€ŽBy Mike Sinkala
โ€ŽSenior Health Promotions Officer
โ€ŽCentral Province
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โ€Ž31st May, 2026
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โ€ŽGOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES FIGHT AGAINST CERVICAL CANCERโ€Žโ€ŽIn an effort to curb cervical cancer, government has launched the...
31/05/2026

โ€ŽGOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES FIGHT AGAINST CERVICAL CANCER
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โ€ŽIn an effort to curb cervical cancer, government has launched the screening and treatment of cervical cancer in Kabwe of Central Province.
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โ€ŽGovernment has also handed over two Land Cruiser ambulances to Bwacha and Kabwe Central constituencies at Kwame Nkrumah University Clinic in Kabwe district.
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โ€ŽSpeaking during the launch, Kabwe District Commissioner, Lennox Shimwambwa says government remains committed to ensuring that citizens have access to quality health services.
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โ€ŽMr. Shimwambwa commended the two constituencies for utilising the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to support the health sector and improve service delivery in the community.
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โ€ŽHe said it is President Hakainde Hichilemaโ€™s desire to ensure that every constituency has an emergency vehicle to respond quickly to emergencies within communities.
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โ€ŽMr. Shimwambwa further noted that the launch of the cervical cancer screening and treatment centre demonstrates governmentโ€™s commitment to safeguarding the health of students, youths and women across the country.
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โ€ŽHe said the screening centre will benefit university students and the surrounding communities by according women access early screening and treatment services.
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โ€ŽMr. Shimwambwa added that cancer remains one of the major causes of death in Zambia and encouraged women and students to take keen interest in knowing their health status for early intervention.
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โ€ŽAnd District Health Director, Evaristo Chanda says it was challenging to respond to emergencies in the community owing to lack of State-of-the Art ambulances.
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โ€ŽDr Chanda has thanked government for its quick response to the district's challenges.
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โ€ŽBy Mike Sinkala
โ€ŽSenior Health Promotions Officer
โ€ŽCentral Province
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โ€Ž31st May, 2026

โ€ŽPHO COMMEMORATES 2026 MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY โ€Žโ€ŽThe Provincial Health Office and Kabwe Municipal Council joined the globa...
31/05/2026

โ€ŽPHO COMMEMORATES 2026 MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY
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โ€ŽThe Provincial Health Office and Kabwe Municipal Council joined the global community in commemorating 2026 Menstrual Hygiene Day under the theme, "Together for a Period Friendly World."
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โ€ŽThe event was held at Kabwe Adventist Secondary School and featured an engaging and informative interactive session centered on health education.
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โ€ŽDuring the session, girls were empowered with knowledge on key topics such as self-care, personal hygiene, and effective menstrual health management. The discussions aimed to promote confidence, dignity, and healthy practices among adolescent girls.
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โ€ŽIt is believed that breaking the silence surrounding menstruation and providing accurate, age-appropriate information is essential to empowering young girls and fostering a more inclusive, supportive, and period-friendly environment for all.
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โ€ŽBy Mike Sinkala
โ€ŽSenior Health Promotions Officer
โ€ŽCentral Province
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There is no cure for polio. Vaccination is the best way to protect children from the disease. ๐Ÿ’ง ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ The second round of t...
31/05/2026

There is no cure for polio. Vaccination is the best way to protect children from the disease. ๐Ÿ’ง

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ The second round of the polio campaign will be rolled out in Central, Eastern, Lusaka, Muchinga, Southern, and Western Provinces from the 2nd to the 5th of June and will target children under 5.
Allow your children to be vaccinated against polio, even if they already received a vaccine dose.

๐ŸšชVaccination teams will be visiting your home and will be available at public places, including schools, churches, markets, bus stations, and health facilities.

โ„น๏ธ For more information, go to your near nearest the health facility.

The polio campaign is led by the Ministry of Health Zambia with support from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). World Health Organization Zambia Unicef Zambia Rotary International KSRelief

๐Ÿ“ท Baby receives its first polio vaccine at the polio campaign launch in Lusaka, April 2026.

ยฉ UNICEF Zambia/2026/Phiri

๐‘๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ ๐ฏ๐š๐œ๐œ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐œ๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ข๐ง ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ, ๐„๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง, ๐‹๐ฎ๐ฌ๐š๐ค๐š, ๐Œ๐ฎ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐š, ๐’๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ง, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐–๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ...
30/05/2026

๐‘๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ ๐ฏ๐š๐œ๐œ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐œ๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ข๐ ๐ง ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ“๐ญ๐ก ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐ข๐ง ๐‚๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฅ, ๐„๐š๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง, ๐‹๐ฎ๐ฌ๐š๐ค๐š, ๐Œ๐ฎ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐š, ๐’๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ง, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐–๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ž๐ฌ.

All children under five years old must be vaccinated to protect them from Polio. Parents and guardians are strongly urged to ensure their children are available during this period to receive the vaccine.

World Health Organization Zambia
Unicef Zambia
Zambia National Public Health Institute

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