Zambia reports first mpox case, variant unclear

The new clade 1b strain has caused global concern as it seems to spread more easily though routine close contact.
By Reuters Oct. 12, 2024

WHO Europe laments declining rates of condom use among sexually active teens worldwide

Among other findings, teens from poorer, or “low-affluence,” families, were more likely to have reported not using a condom
By AP Aug. 31, 2024

Zambia delays start of cchool year as cholera deaths rise

Cholera outbreaks have affected 16 African countries over the last two years as severe storms and wars have accelerated the spread of illnesses.
By Bloomberg News Jan. 4, 2024

Health Talk: Public health system needs transformation

Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora has an insurmountable task to return public health service to track.
By Johannes Marisa Dec. 3, 2023

Fake marriages. A black market. What Zimbabwe’s health care workers are doing to get UK jobs

All this is taking place in the context of a clampdown by the U.K. on legal paths for migration.
By Evidence Chenjerai Nov. 28, 2023

WHO launches Social Connection commission

Commissioner Mpemba said that Social isolation knows no age boundaries, impacting 1 in 4 older individuals globally and 5-15% of adolescents.
By WHO Nov. 16, 2023

Zimbabwean appointed as WHO commissioner

In making the appointment WHO stated that Mpemba was chosen in recognition of her leadership in confronting current global challenges. 
By Staff Reporter Sep. 21, 2023

TB preventive treatment: Need for choice

But health care facilities and outreach programs need to embrace that range of options and make sure that a choice exists in practice.
By Violet Chihota Jul. 28, 2023

7 critical uncertainties that affect African farmers, food systems

At 125 000 deaths annually, children also face an inequitable burden of FBD.
By Charles Dhewa Jun. 28, 2023