SPEECH FOR LAUNCH OF THE 2023 LONG-LASTING INSECTICIDE-TREATED MOSQUITO NETS (LLIN) CAMPAIGN EVENT
SPEECH FOR LAUNCH OF THE 2023 LONG-LASTING INSECTICIDE-TREATED MOSQUITO NETS (LLIN) CAMPAIGN EVENT CHONGWE DISTRICT, LUSAKA | THURSDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER, 2023 It gives me immense pleasure to be here in Chongwe district today to grace this very important occasion. Today we are witnessing the official launch of the 2023 Long-Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLIN) […]
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PRESS STATEMENT ON ANTHRAX
1st, November 2023 Today, I wish to update the nation on events threatening the public health security of our country, Zambia. Allow me to remind you that the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the excellent leadership our Republican President His Excellency Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, attaches great importance to securing the health of our […]
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WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2023
Today 10th October, Zambia joins the rest of the world in commemorating the World Mental Health Day, a day to talk about #mentalhealth and show everyone that mental health matters. It’s also a day to let people know that it’s okay to ask for help, no matter what you’re going through. #mentalhealthday2023
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CHITANDA LUMAMBA HOSPITAL IN CHIYUNI, CHIBOMBO DISTRICT COMMISSIONED
Fellow citizens. Today, we commissioned the Chitanda Lumamba Hospital in Chiyuni, Chibombo District in Central province, which was constructed by the Fountain of Hope Africa in conjunction with the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the local leadership. During the ceremony, we stated that in our quest to foster development, we will engage with all citizens […]
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HEART DISEASE REMAIN NUMBER ONE KILLER GLOBALLY
Health Minister Sylvia Masebo says heart disease remain number one killer worldwide accounting for over seventeen million loss of lives every year. Speaking during the commemoration of World Heart Day, Ms Masebo said seventy-five percent of the deaths occur in low and middle income countries. She said it is projected that the number is expected […]
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MASEBO ADDRESSES 76TH WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY
GENEVA, 23 May 2023 Health Minister SYLVIA MASEBO has called on world leaders in health through the World Health Organisation to give attention to public health issues of concern like Cholera, which continue to affect countries like Zambia and the Southern African Region. Addressing the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva Switzerland today, Ms MASEBO […]
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SIGNING OF THE CONTRACT TO CONSTRUCT NDOLA CANCER TREATMENT CENTER
PRESS STATEMENT BY HONOURABLE SYLVIA T. MASEBO MP – MINISTER OF HEALTH WEDNESDAY 17 MAY 2023 Zambia confirms on an annual basis 13,800 new cancer cases. Of these, 3,000 new cases are seen at the Cancer Diseases Hospital (CDH) which is the only fourth level, national referral specialised teaching hospital for cancer patients in Zambia. […]
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Launch of 5-year Medical Oxygen Strategic Plan and Ground Breaking for the Construction of an Oxygen Generation Plant at Kitwe Teaching Hospital
PRESS RELEASE With financial support from Sweden and UNICEF, this facility to be constructed by UNOPS, will contribute to strengthening the health system in Zambia LUSAKA, 11 May 2023 – The Minister of Health, Ms Sylvia T. Masebo,, today participated in a ground-breaking ceremony that will initiate the construction of a medical oxygen production plant […]
Read MoreSPEECH DELIVERED BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF HEALTH AT THE OCCASION OF THE LAUNCH OF THE FAMILY PLANNING COSTED IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (2021-2026), 2030 COMMITMENTS FOR FAMILY PLANNING, THE ROAD MAP 2022 – 2026 FOR RMNCAH&N AND THE INVESTMENT CASE FOR RMNCAH&N 2022 -2024
18TH APRIL 2023 Ladies and Gentlemen I am greatly honoured to grace this occasion where we are launching four policy documents in reproductive Health; the Costed Implementation Plan (CIP) for family planning 2021 – 2026, the 2030 Family Planning Commitments for Zambia, the RMNCAH&N road map 2022 – 2026 and the investment case for RMNCAH&N […]
Read MoreZAMBIA’S APPOINTMENT AS CHAIR OF THE SADC ELIMINATION 8 COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
E8 MINISTERIAL SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING OF MINISTERS OF HEALTH FRIDAY, 28th APRIL 2023 Chair, thank you very much for the opportunity to share some thoughts during this very important event. I wish to reiterate that malaria still remains a major public health concern globally and indeed, in our region. The disease continues to be a major […]
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