The Zambia National Marketeers Credit Association ZANAMACA has called on the ministry of health to start mass Screening and testing in markets across the country. ZANAMACA President Mupila Kameya has noted with concern the poor adherence to covid19 preventive measures by traders and shoppers in markets which he says possess great concern.…
Opposition United Party for National Development Leader Hakainde Hichilema says the fight against Covid-19 requires national unity and prayer as the authorities heighten public health awareness and other measures. Mr. Hichilema has since urged citizens to take Covid-19 seriously and observe prescribed public health measures and go for testing. And…
The Human Rights Commission has called for effective National leadership and revival of the campaign to combat the Coronavirus pandemic in the country. Commission Spokesperson Mweelwa Muleya is concerned with the increasing cases of Coronavirus noting that there is widespread denial of the existence of the Coronavirus in Zambia. He…
Zambia has been ranked as among the 7 countries in Africa that have put up a spirited fight towards the fight against HIV/AIDS. United Nations AIDS Agency Country Director Tharcisse Barihuta says the partnership between government and civil society organisations towards combating the HIV/AIDS pandemic is exemplary. ZANIS Reports that…
National Aids Council says new infections of HIV in Zambia are increasing compared to other countries in Eastern and Southern Africa. According to the survey conducted in 2018, Zambia recorded 43,000 new infections while the numbers increased to 51, 000 in 2019. Speaking during the 2020 UNAIDS Global AIDS update Regional…
Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Dora Siliya has advised the general citizenry to abide by the guidelines stipulated by the Ministry of Health in order to avoid transmission of the COVID-19. Ms Siliya says citizens should wash their hands regularly, avoid close contact, maintain social distancing, and reduce hours…
