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LUSAKA / PUNE, Mar 22 (IPS) - Despite being both curable and preventable, the TB pandemic is a global health crisis and a leading cause of death worldwide. COVID-19 brought into sharp focus how women bear the brunt of pandemics. In 2021, over three million women and girls fell ill with TB, resulting in 450,000 needless deaths.
IT is undeniable that a free, objective and skilled media is an essential component of any democratic society. It is common knowledge that in a vibrant democracy like Zambia, the media – be it public or private – assumes the role of an invaluable arm of society. The media is one of the key stakeholders expected to play an important role to promote free, fair and credible elections this year. According to the Code of Conduct of the Electoral Process Act Number 35 of 2016, the print and electronic media shall provide fair and balanced reporting of campaigns, policies, meetings, rallies and ...