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EU allocates 150,000 euros for Zambia's cholera response
Lusaka, March 26: The European Union (EU) has allocated 150,000 euros to help Zambia's response to the cholera outbreak, according to a Press statement.
Zambia vaccinates 672,100 people in cholera hotspots
Lusaka, March 4: Zambian health authorities announced that 672,100 people in three districts battling a cholera outbreak have received oral cholera vaccines.
Vultures provide ecosystem services worth 1.8 billion USD annually in southern Africa
Nairobi, Feb 25: The ecosystem services provided by vultures in the southern African region, including sanitation and pest control, are estimated at 1.8 billion US dollars annually, according to a report launched in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Tuesday.
Over 100,000 vaccinated against cholera in Zambian district
Lusaka, Feb 11: A total of 104,585 people have received doses of the oral cholera vaccine in Chililabombwe, Zambia's hardest-hit district in Copperbelt Province in the latest cholera outbreak, Minister of Health Elijah Muchima said.
Zambian President vows commitment to peace efforts in Congo
Lusaka, Feb 8: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is committed to collaborating with other African leaders to foster peace, security and stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a senior government official said.
Zambia assures stable HIV drug supply despite US funding halt
Lusaka, Feb 7: The Zambian government has assured the public of a stable supply of life-saving HIV drugs despite the decision by the US government, the major supplier, to halt the supply.
Zambia to launch vaccination campaign in cholera-affected town
Lusaka, Feb 4: Health authorities in Zambia will commence an oral cholera vaccination campaign in Chililabombwe Town in Copperbelt Province currently hard-hit by a cholera outbreak, a senior government official said.
UNHCR launches solar project to empower refugees in Zambia
Lusaka, Jan 29: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) launched a solar photovoltaic project to increase access to electricity in refugee settlements in Zambia, improving the livelihoods of refugees and surrounding communities.
Zambia starts vaccination campaign in cholera-affected district
Lusaka, Jan 9: A cholera vaccination campaign targeting 191,153 people has started in a northern Zambian district following fresh outbreaks.
Zambia power utility cautious on increasing generation despite rising water levels in Lake Kariba
Lusaka, Jan 8: Zambia's state-owned power company Zesco Limited said that it would not rush to increase electricity generation following steady water levels in Lake Kariba.
Zambia reports fourth monkeypox case
Lusaka, Jan 4: Zambia's health authorities have reported the country's fourth case of monkeypox, also known as mpox.