Ministry of Health Zambia, Haile Selassie Avenue, Lusaka (2026)

05/01/2026

'As Chongwe District Health Office Maternal Health is one of our Key Deliverables in our Health Care Dispensation.

Each day we work towards ensuring that every woman delivers in a safe environment which is a Health Facility and by a skilled Health Care worker. One of the emergencies we face in our Health Facilities during child birth is Postpartum Haemorrhage(PPH).

PPH is treatable and reversible and the key is to identify the danger signs early. Expecting mothers are encouraged to go for first Antenatal visit the moment they discover they are pregnant and not to miss any Antenatal visit so that the mother and baby's wellbeing can closely be monitored through out Pregnancy.

No woman should die while giving birth, this is a Presidential Directive and we work towards that each day.' - Dr Zuze Morton. Director Health Services. Chongwe District Health Office.

Photo/Info Cred: Sepo Mutale Masheke , Ministry of Health Zambia

05/01/2026

Health Facility Tour

The Permanent Secretary for Technical Services, Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi, accompanied by senior officials from the Ministry of Health, conducted a monitoring and assessment tour of selected health facilities in Lusaka Province.

The team visited four (4) health facilities, namely:
1. Tubalange Mini Hospital in Chilanga District
2. Kanyama West Health Facility
3. Chilanga Health Centre
4. Chilenje Level One Hospital

The primary objective of the visit was to verify the availability of essential medicines, assess pharmaceutical supply management systems, and evaluate operational efficiency and service delivery at facility level.

The monitoring exercise provided valuable on-the-ground insights into medicine availability, facility operations, and infrastructure-related challenges within Lusaka District. While commendable efforts were noted among frontline health workers in ensuring continued service delivery, the visit also highlighted the need for targeted interventions to address intra- facility communication challenges.

The Ministry of Health remains committed to strengthening oversight mechanisms, improving pharmaceutical supply management, and addressing operational challenges in order to enhance service delivery and ensure consistent access to quality healthcare for all citizens.

Your Health Matters

📸 Credit: Milika Chirwa/ Felix Michelo
Ministry of Health Zambia

05/01/2026

CHALIMBANA HEALTH CENTRE: Every Woman Deserves a Safe Birth✅️❤️

Services Offered:
✅️Family Planning
✅️VMMC
✅️ART
✅️OPD
✅️Cervical cancer screening
✅️Nutrition
✅️Lab services
✅️Adolescent Health
✅️Youth friendly services
✅️MCH
✅️HIV

Postpartum hemorrhage is one of the leading causes of death among women. The serious medical emergency occurs when a woman experiences excessive bleeding after childbirth. PPH is a major contributing factor towards maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide.

One of the most important presidential priorities in Zambia is that no mother should die whilst giving birth. Each stage of pregnancy should be a positive experience, ensuring Zambian women and their babies reach their full potential for health and well-being.

Give birth with the help of skilled health workers.It’s the safest way to protect mother and baby. Plan for a safe delivery at the health facility.

Photo/Info Cred: Sepo Mutale Masheke , Ministry of Health Zambia Communications Unit.

05/01/2026

Because Your Skin Matters

Did you know that government through the Ministry of Health distributes sunscreen free of charge in all government health facilities?

This is good news for all our friends living with albinism. SPF 30 Max, oil-free sunscreen, which provides effective protection and coverage, is widely available in government health facilities at no cost.

Currently, sunscreen stock availability stands at 90%. If you are near Chilenje Level 1 Hospital or Chilanga Urban Health Centre, kindly visit the facility and collect your sunscreen.

Sunscreen is provided free to all persons living with albinism at government health facilities nationwide..
He picked his bottle, pick yours too!

Protect your skin.
Your health matters.
Ministry of Health Zambia

04/01/2026

They Travel the Distance So Others Can Live

This is a remarkable team of health workers under the Zambia National Blood Transfusion Service (ZNBTS) who travel more than 100 miles into deep rural parts of our country to collect blood.

They journey far and wide so that lives can be saved. Mothers giving birth through Caesarean sections, patients undergoing life-saving surgeries, road traffic accident victims, and persons living with sickle cell disease who depend on regular blood transfusions.

Through their commitment and sacrifice, ZNBTS continues to ensure the availability of safe blood for patients in need across the country.

Every unit of blood they collect is a second chance at life. Their commitment ensures that, no matter how remote the community, hope can still reach the hospital ward.

🩸 Become a blood donor. Give blood. Save lives.
🚫 Blood is free of charge. Kindly report anyone found selling blood.

Your Health Matters
Ministry of Health

04/01/2026

Mambwe District Hospital | Eastern Province

Located approximately 128 kilometres from Chipata City, Mambwe District Hospital continues to stand as a shining example of reliable and people-centred health service delivery in Eastern Province.

The hospital consistently maintains an essential medicines availability rate of 92 percent, ensuring that patients have access to the medicines they need, when they need them. This steady supply reflects the Ministry of Health’s commitment to strengthening supply chain systems and improving health outcomes, even in districts far from major urban centres.

In a major milestone for the district and surrounding communities, Mambwe District Hospital has officially been upgraded to a General Hospital effective January 2026. This upgrade will enhance service capacity, expand the range of specialised services offered, and reduce the need for referrals to distant facilities.

The Ministry of Health remains committed to bringing quality, accessible and equitable healthcare closer to the people, leaving no one behind.

🇿🇲 Your Health Matters.
Ministry of Health Zambia

📸 Credit: Daniel Mphande (Mr)

03/01/2026

On specialised services, particularly cancer care, major milestones have been achieved. When Government assumed office, in 2022 an immediate decision was made to comprehensively replace equipment at the Cancer Diseases Hospital, a process that had not been undertaken between 2016 and 2019.

Today, all diagnostic renovations and equipment upgrades at the hospital have been completed. The Cancer Diseases Hospital is now equipped with new CT and MRI scanners, mammography machines, modern treatment planning systems, and advanced diagnostic infrastructure.

On the radiotherapy side, two bunkers housing some of the most advanced linear accelerators in the world have been completed. The first machine, comprising 29 separate components, has already arrived, marking a major step forward in cancer treatment in Zambia.
By April, 2026, no patient will be sent abroad to access radiotherapy services

03/01/2026

Your Voice Matters

You are important. You are not alone, and you should never feel left out.

If you receive a service that does not meet the expected standard, unprofessional conduct, or any form of mistreatment, you have the right to lodge a complaint using the official channels provided. Our health facilities have clear and proper channels for submitting complaints, and these are outlined in this Complaints Charter.

Please do not go home feeling sad, frustrated, or unheard after receiving poor service. By following the Complaints Charter and using the correct channels within the facility, you help us address concerns promptly and improve service delivery.

When you raise a complaint, you are not only standing up for yourself, you are also helping to improve services for the next patient.

We kindly encourage you to use the established complaint channels within our health facilities rather than resorting to social media. We are here to listen, to learn, and to improve together.

The Ministry of Health does not condone poor service delivery, misconduct, or unprofessional behaviour by medical personnel or any staff member. All complaints received are taken seriously, investigated thoroughly, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against those found culpable, in line with established laws and regulations.

Thank you for helping us serve you better.
Ministry of Health Zambia
Chimwemwe LEVEL 2 Hospital

03/01/2026

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03/01/2026

HEALTH SECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE INTERVENTIONS
By Shalala Oliver Sepiso

Since August 2021, Zambia has made significant investments in health infrastructure, although other African nations like Egypt and South Africa currently lead the continent in total infrastructure volume and health index rankings.

The Zambian government increased health sector budgetary allocation from approximately 7% in 2021 to nearly 12% in 2025.

1. Total Projects Completed: The government has completed the construction of 279 health facilities across the country as of late 2024.
* 115 mini-hospitals.
* 131 health posts.
* 33 health centres.

2. Key Specialized Projects: Major infrastructure nearing completion or recently operationalized includes the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Specialised Hospital and the Ndola Radiotherapy Centre.

3. Infrastructure Solarization: A transformative initiative has solarized over 1,000 health facilities to ensure uninterrupted power for surgery and vaccine storage.

4. Investment Value:
* Domestic Allocation: In 2025 alone, K350.5 million was allocated for primary health infrastructure.

Photo Cred: Edgar Nyondo, Sepo Mutale Masheke, Ministry of Health Zambia Communications Unit.

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