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Zambia has reported 12 new cholera cases within the last 24 hours, with no fatalities. Of these new cases, 11 were identified in Lusaka and one in Mpulungu District, Northern Province. Since August of the previous year, the country has accumulated 1,415 cholera cases and 22 deaths across 25 affected districts. In response to the ongoing situation, the Minister of Health, Dr. Alex Katakwe, announced that the government has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures in Lusaka and nationwide to prevent further spread of the disease. The Ministry of Health has also implemented enhanced preventive actions at the University of Zambia to avert potential outbreaks within the institution. Additionally, the North-Western Province Provincial Health Director, Dr. Luckson Chidikita, confirmed that the province continues to uphold government-mandated preventive measures to ensure no additional cases are recorded in their region.
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The article discusses concerns that US health funding agreements in Africa, including Zambia, represent a new form of "biomedical imperialism" or "extractivism." It highlights how these deals, similar to one Zimbabwe rejected, could grant broad American access to sensitive health data and biological samples, raising sovereignty issues for African nations like Zambia.
This study investigates the prevalence and risk factors of metabolic syndrome among adults living with HIV who are receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Zambia. While ART has significantly improved survival for people with HIV, it has also introduced new challenges related to cardiometabolic complications. The research aims to address the lack of epidemiological data on this issue in the region.
This article from News Diggers! reports on the withdrawal of Sangwa from the upcoming August polls. The original URL indicates a specific date in 2026 for this event, suggesting a forward-looking or hypothetical scenario at the time of publication, or a future event being reported. The content provided is minimal, primarily consisting of the headline, source, and publication date, along with related coverage links. It does not offer details regarding the reasons for Sangwa's withdrawal or the implications of this decision. The article is categorized under 'Local – Zambia' by the source, indicating its focus on domestic Zambian news. Further context about Sangwa's political role or background would be necessary to fully understand the significance of this withdrawal.
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