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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 Jie, Japanese Ambassador to Zambia Mr Zyuch Manuuci, and Swedish Ambassador to Zambia Anna Maj-Nulkm...

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 Covid-19. Today particularly, I wish to recognise the efforts of our vigilant clinical care teams who...

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 future. A quick spot check at some schools this morning found encouraging levels of adherence to th...

2021-01-28 14:35:39 GMT2021-01-28 22:35:39(Beijing Time) Xinhua English LUSAKA, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Zambia's 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, bringing the total recoveries to 42,771 while 17 people died, bringing the total deaths to 705. Me...

news Zambian gov't 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. 27 (Xinhua) -- The Zambian government on Tuesday admitted that it was overwhelmed with demand for ox...