Ministry of Health Zambia

13/10/2025

Join us live from Chitokoloki in Zambezi District where the Minister of health is on working visit:

now meeting members of Staff

📍 Chitokoloki Mission Hospital

13/10/2025

Join us live from Chitokoloki in Zambezi District where the minister of health is on working visit

📍 Chitokoloki Mission Hospital

13/10/2025

Join us live from Chitokoloki in Zambezi District where the minister of health is on working visit

12/10/2025

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✅️We visited kashinakaji Rural health center in Manyinga district.

✅️Our fantastic health workers are enthusiastic in the provision of health services to our local people.

✅️Drugs fully stocked

✅️We agreed with DHO to transfer excess drugs to the high volume health facilities which can utilise the excess.

✅️No medicine should expire in our shelves.

12/10/2025

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10/10/2025

𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 — 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚

𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐰𝐞, 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 —
The Minister of Health, Dr. Elijah Muchima, has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening Zambia’s health workforce, emphasizing that the country’s journey toward universal health coverage depends on the skill, dedication, and professionalism of its frontline health workers.

A total of 634 nurses, midwives, and community health assistants have graduated from Central Province-based training institutions, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to boost its frontline health workforce. The graduates, drawn from Kabwe, Chitambo, Serenje, Chibombo, and Mkushi Colleges of Applied Health Sciences, were honored during the 7th Combined Graduation Ceremony, officiated by Dr. Muchima at Nkrumah University in Kabwe.

Delivering his keynote address, Dr. Muchima said the graduation theme *“Building Resilient Health Care Systems through Skilled Nurses, Midwives and Community Health Workers”, aligns with the Government’s vision of developing a strong, equitable, and sustainable health system.

> “You, our graduands, stand as beacons of hope and symbols of resilience for Zambia. It is through your skills, compassion, and dedication that we can achieve the vision of a nation of healthy and productive people,” he stated.

Dr. Muchima noted that a resilient health system requires continuous investment in training, infrastructure, and innovation. He cited the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model being implemented at Kabwe College of Nursing and Midwifery as a progressive example of infrastructure expansion that supports quality education and modern learning environments.

He further acknowledged the role of cooperating partners such as Solidarmed, which has constructed a new skills laboratory at Chitambo College of Nursing and Midwifery to enhance practical training for students.

> “This forward-looking initiative shows that with unity of purpose, collective effort, and visionary leadership, we can achieve any goal we set for ourselves as a people and as a nation,” Dr. Muchima said.

The Minister reaffirmed the Government’s resolve to continue investing in health education and workforce development, describing the graduates as the foundation upon which Zambia’s resilient health system will stand.

Issued by:
Ministry of Health –Communication and Public Relations Unit

10/10/2025

ZAMBIA COMMORATES WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY.

Zambia today joined the rest of the world in commemorating the World Mental Health Day under the theme “ACCESS TO SERVICES; MENTAL HEALTH IN CATASTROPHIES AND EMERGENCIES”.

Health Minister Dr. Elijah Muchima who was represented by the Ministry of Health's Director for Public Health Dr. Matilda Simpungwe said 10 October marks an important occasion when all countries globally reaffirm their commitments to ameliorating the negative effects of mental illnesses among their people by increasing investment in mental health service provision and making Mental Health a Universal Human Right.

Dr. Muchima highlighted that over the years, millions of people have been affected by natural disasters such as floods, disease outbreaks such as Cholera, droughts, road traffic accidents, infernos, mine accidents and many others which have disrupted families, livelihoods and essential services thereby significantly impacting mental health.

He noted that nearly all those affected experience some form of psychological distress while a minority will go on to develop mental health conditions such as depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Dr. Muchima recommended:
- The full Utilisation of the International guidelines on Mental Health Psycho-Social support to effectively prepare and respond to emergencies;
- Include mental health and psychological support in all-sectoral emergency preparedness plans, including hazard and vulnerability assessments, capacity building plans, coordination mechanisms and contingency plans;
- Establish a cross-sectoral mental health and psychosocial support technical working group to coordinate activities in line with global guidelines;
- Strengthen community self-help and social support, ensuring the involvement of vulnerable groups, including people with mental health conditions;
- Continue orienting frontline workers in psychological first aid to provide emotional and support to people experiencing acute distress;
- Share key messages and service information to encourage positive coping and help-seeking;
- Offer clinical mental health care for priority conditions at general health facilities, using trained and supervised staff and evidence-based protocols;
- Protect and promote the rights of people with severe mental health conditions, including those living in institutions such as psychiatric hospitals, social care homes and rehabilitation clinics for substance use; and
• Establish referral networks between mental health specialists, general health care providers, community supporters and other relevant service providers, be it in schools, social welfare or emergency relief.

The Health Minister further implored all Provincial Health Directors, District Health Directors and heads of facilities to provide for and strengthen mental health services in their respective areas during their annual planning meetings by taking inventory of trained mental health professionals under their jurisdictions and ensure that basic mental health services are available.

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Naomi Bowa
Ministry of Health - Communications and Public Relations Unit.

10/10/2025

Join the trail: World Mental Health Day!

10/10/2025

Health Events of the Week, PT 3✅️✅️

By: Health Promotions Unit / Sepo Mutale Masheke - MoH Communications Unit

10/10/2025

PHOTO FOCUS: The Ministry of Health Zambia /Elitrasmart National Smart 25 Quiz for student Nurses across Zambia.

Guest of Honor: Hon, Minister of Health Elijah Muchima MP. Represented by the director of Nursing Mrs Shamambo

This national quiz for student Nurses has attracted 31 nursing and midwifery schools from across the country.



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

10/10/2025

JOIN US LIVE - Ministry of Health Zambia /Elitrasmart cordially invites you to: The National Smart 25 Quiz for student Nurses across Zambia.

Guest of Honor: Hon, Minister of Health Elijah Muchima MP. Represented by the director of Nursing Mrs Shamambo at Levy Mwanawasa Medical University Lusaka, Prof,Chintu Main Auditorium

We look forward to your engagement with us.

This national quiz for student Nurses has attracted 31 nursing and midwifery schools from across the country.