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The Chinese, Japanese and Swedish governments have praised Zambia’s COVID-19 response with a pledge to continue supporting various health programs for enhanced health coverage. The three countries have expressed their continued interest to support Zambia to overcome various health challenges especially amidst the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. This came to light today when Health Minister Dr. Jonas Chanda held three separate virtual meetings with the Chinese ambassador to Zambia Mr Li ...

Health Minister Jonas Chanda HEALTH Minister Dr Jonas Chanda has announced that the country has recorded 1,191 new cases of COVID-19 out of 8,355 tests conducted and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours. In a statement, Tuesday, Dr Chanda stated the cumulative number of COVID-19 related deaths recorded to date currently stands at 794. “As we persevere in our efforts to bring the Covid-19 pandemic under control. I wish to commend our hard-working health teams on all fronts of the battle against C...

Health Minister Dr Jonas Chanda Zambia has recorded 825 new Covid-19 cases out of 5,600 tests conducted and 17 deaths in the last 24 hours. In a statement, Monday, Health Minister Dr Jonas Chanda stated that a quick spot check by Ministry officials at some schools found encouraging levels of adherence to the prescribed Covid-19 guidelines that included screening. “Today, our eager young learners have returned to school to grow their minds and prepare to be tomorrow’s leaders for a better...

2021-01-28 14:35:39 GMT2021-01-28 22:35:39(Beijing Time) Xinhua English LUSAKA, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Zambias COVID-19 cases surpassed the 50,000 mark as the country continues to see a surge in cases during the second wave, its health ministry said on Thursday. The cases reached 50,319 following 1,408 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours out of 13,524 tests done, representing a 10.4 percent positivity rate. According to the figures, 1,489 patients were discharged during the same period,...

news Zambian govt says overwhelmed with oxygen demand amidst rising COVID-19 cases , © Provided by N.C.N. Limited A boy washes hands at a handwashing point in Kabeleka village, outskirts of Lusaka, capital of Zambia, Oct. 10, 2020.  (Xinhua/Lillian Banda) The Zambian government on Tuesday admitted that it was overwhelmed with demand for oxygen in its health facilities as the second wave of the pandemic continues to take its toll on the southern African nation. LUSAKA, Jan. 2...

Zambia has in the last 24 hours recorded 1,289 new COVID-19 cases out of the 11,862 tests carried out across the country. Minister of Health, Jonas Chanda said the country has also recorded 16 COVID-19 related deaths in the last 24 hours. Dr Chanda explained that the 16 deaths bring the cumulative number of deaths to 688, saying the deaths have been classified as 301 COVID-deaths, 382 COVID-19 associated deaths and five pending classification. He has challenged citizens to stop being perpetuate...

For young Zambian pupils, hopes for resuming school were almost becoming a reality. This reality has been plaguing many other children all around the globe. The unpredictable and unavoidable consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic seems to continue for an increasingly long time.  For some children who have not had access to online study facilities, it has led to them staying idle at home. Needless to mention, this has caused anxiety and stress both for the children and parents. The children are ...

The government has called for a stable supply chain of drugs to all medical institutions on the Copperbelt Province. Minister of Health, Jonas Chanda says there is need to eliminate erratic drug supply in all health institutions in the province as this poses a risk to the provision of quality health care. ZANIS reports that Dr Chanda was speaking after inspecting the medical stores’ regional hub in Luanshya district. Dr Chanda has hence implored Medical Stores Limited and the Zambia Medicines...

Health Minister Dr Jonas Chanda HEALTH Minister Dr Jonas Chanda says the country has recorded 1,476 new COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours. And Dr Chanda says a lot of patients are requiring high flow of oxygen. Speaking during a briefing, Tuesday, Dr Chanda said the 1,476 cases were from 11,683 tests conducted in the last 24 hours. “In the last 24 hours, Zambia has recorded 1,476 new cases out of a total of 11,683 tests performed. That represents a positivity rate of about ...

2021-01-26 15:35:54 GMT2021-01-26 23:35:54(Beijing Time) Xinhua English LUSAKA, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government on Tuesday admitted that it was overwhelmed with demand for oxygen in its health facilities as the second wave of the pandemic continues to take its toll on the southern African nation. Jonas Chanda, the health minister, said the government "was on top of things" and was collaborating with partners to ensure a steady supply of oxygen. He said the government was partn...