AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEbola Preparedness: Zambia’s Ministry of Health has stepped up precautionary Ebola measures, including screening at border points, after heightened regional risk signals. Maternal & Women’s Health: A new perspective highlights how health systems fail women when care is hard to access and too focused only on pregnancy, even though women carry much of family health. Health Workforce Reality Check: A Zambia-focused piece argues that while the system is under strain, frontline clinicians still deliver lifesaving care under extreme shortages. Occupational Safety for Artisanal Miners: OHSI and Safety Champions Zambia trained artisanal miners in Chingola on the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 16 of 2025, expanding protection beyond formal workplaces. Dental Care Spotlight: A global charity dentist profile says SmileStar has provided free dental treatment to over 100,000 patients, including in Zambia. Policy & Governance: Zambia Police deny bias in political violence cases, saying action depends on formal complaints and medical reports. Campaign & Development Messaging: UPND manifesto launch and election rhetoric dominated coverage, with claims of job creation, lower living costs, and continued social spending. Traditional Health Warnings: Traditional Healers Association warns candidates against “election victory” charms, urging policy-focused campaigning instead.
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