Africa CDC gives Zambia cold chain equipment for vaccine storage

STORY: Africa CDC gives Zambia cold chain equipment for vaccine storage SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 8, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): LUL POUT RIEK, Africa CDC Southern Africa regional director 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LUL POUT RIEK, Africa CDC Southern Africa regional director 4. various of the handover ceremony 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SYLVIA MASEBO, Zambian Minister of Health 6. various of the handover ceremony 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): HENRI HEIKURA, UNICEF Deputy Representative in Zambia 8. various of the handover ceremony STORYLINE: The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Thursday handed over various cold chain equipment to the Zambian government aimed at helping the country store vaccines safely. The equipment, valued at 880,825.81 U.S. dollars, includes six voltage stabilizers, 43 freezers, 35 vaccine refrigerators, 70 solar-powered fridges and various sp

1.8 mln Zambians get cholera vaccine

STORY: 1.8 mln Zambians get cholera vaccine SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 24, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of cholera prevention awareness vehicle 2. various of a school closed due to cholera epidemic 3. The health department organizing people to clean up garbage STORYLINE: About 1.8 million Zambians in cholera hotspot areas have gotten the oral cholera vaccine as the exercise comes to a close, health authorities said on Saturday. Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo said in an update statement on the cholera situation that the vaccine was administered in hotspot districts in Lusaka Province, including Lusaka, the country's capital. The country commenced the targeted vaccination exercise on Jan. 16. The minister said the Ministerial Taskforce on Cholera has intensified its community cleaning exercise in hotspot shanty compounds in the country's capital. According to her, the task force has been mobilizing residents to clean various publi

Chinese doctors join efforts in combatting cholera outbreak in Zambia

STORY: Chinese doctors join efforts in combatting cholera outbreak in Zambia SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Cholera treatment center 2. various of the Chinese-donated materials 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYLVIA MASEBO, Zambian Health minister 5. various of the Cholera treatment center STORYLINE: Chinese doctors joined local health workers on Thursday in providing healthcare services to cholera patients in Lusaka, the Zambian capital. A total of 10 doctors from the 24th Chinese Medical Team and the 26th Chinese Military Medical Expert Team were present at the National Heroes Stadium, designated as a national treatment center, to offer services to patients. Du Xiaohui, the Chinese ambassador to Zambia, said that the medical teams had started their work at the treatment center as part of implementing the consensus of the leaders of the t

WHO provides 1.4 mln doses of oral cholera vaccine to Zambia

STORY: WHO provides 1.4 mln doses of oral cholera vaccine to Zambia SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the handover 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYLVIA MASEBO, Zambian Health Minister 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CISSY BYENKYA, the Acting United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator STORYLINE: Zambia on Monday received the first batch of 1.4 million doses of oral cholera vaccine to be administered to people in cholera hotspots in the country. The vaccines will be administered to eligible people aged one and above in selected high-risk areas in Lusaka, the country's capital, which was the epicenter of the current outbreak. The vaccine is part of the 1.7 million doses pledged by the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo said the other batch will soon arrive in the country, and the vaccine will be given to people in cholera-p

Zambia announces more measures to tackle cholera

STORY: Zambia announces more measures to tackle cholera SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the cholera treatment center at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka STORYLINE: Zambia on Sunday announced more stringent measures aimed at containing the cholera outbreak. Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo said the government has introduced a clause in a statutory instrument announced earlier to enhance cholera prevention and control measures. She told reporters during a cholera update press briefing that the introduced clause also prohibits the entry of bedsitters into the cholera treatment centers and the safe burial of cholera suspects. Other earlier measures include restriction of trading of food in unsanitary conditions, and prohibition of funeral gatherings for people dying of cholera, while churches were only allowed to meet for a maximum two hours. "The number of new cases is still very high. Even as we have cont

Zambian president calls for enhanced efforts to tackle cholera

STORY: Zambian president calls for enhanced efforts to tackle cholera SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of anti-cholera program and street views 2. various of Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo visiting Kanyama Level One Hospital for inspection 3. various of the treatment centre STORYLINE: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday called for concerted efforts to tackle rising cholera cases in the country, especially in Lusaka, the country's capital. The Zambian president said the government was monitoring the cholera outbreak and would continue implementing measures to contain its spread. "We can defeat cholera if we work together. Take measures to avoid contracting the disease is our call to action," he said in a post on his Facebook page. He has since urged citizens to adhere to the guidelines given by health authorities. On Thursday, Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo led a multi-sectoral team to in

African countries urged to build resilient health systems

STORY: African countries urged to build resilient health systems SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 30, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MUTALE NALUMANGO, Zambian Vice President 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYLVIA MASEBO, Zambian Health Minister 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JEAN KASEYA, the Director-General of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) STORYLINE: The 2023 Conference on Public Health in Africa concluded on Thursday in Lusaka with a call for African countries to establish resilient health systems. The conference discussions should spark renewed energy and commitment to constructing healthier and more robust health systems, said Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango while addressing the challenges in the health sector. Encouraging participants to leverage the knowledge gained and foster connections, Nalumango stressed the importance of translating discussed issues into actiona

Zambia calls for involvement of communities in HIV/AIDS response

STORY: Zambia calls for involvement of communities in HIV/AIDS response SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYLVIA MASEBO, Zambian Minister of Health 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYLVIA MASEBO, Zambian Minister of Health 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): THARCISSE BARIHUTA, UNAIDS Country Director for Zambia STORYLINE: Zambia on Friday joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year's World AIDS Day with the government calling for the involvement of communities in the HIV and AIDS response if the fight was to be successful. Held under the theme, "Let Communities Lead", the main event, held at the Olympic Development Center in Lusaka, the country's capital, started with a march past by various organizations. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SYLVIA MASEBO, Zambian Minister of Health "Unless communities lead, the HIV and AIDS response will continue being hampered. Our country stands to benefit, w

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-WORLD AIDS DAY

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-WORLD AIDS DAY

(231201) -- LUSAKA, Dec. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zambian Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo (C) speaks during an event marking World AIDS Day in Lusaka, Zambia, on Dec. 1, 2023. Zambia on Friday joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year's World AIDS Day with the government calling for the involvement of communities in the HIV and AIDS response if the fight was to be successful. (Xinhua/Martin Mbangweta)

China, Zambia mark 60th anniversary of Chinese Medical Team in Africa

STORY: China, Zambia mark 60th anniversary of Chinese Medical Team in Africa DATELINE: April 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:38 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the reception 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DU XIAOHUI, Chinese Ambassador to Zambia 3. various of the reception 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SYLVIA MASEBO, Zambian Health Minister STORYLINE: China and Zambia have held a reception to mark the 60th anniversary of the arrival of the first Chinese Medical Team (CMT) in Africa's Algeria as well as the 45th anniversary of China-Zambia cooperation in the health sector. The Monday event also saw the bidding farewell to the 23rd Chinese Medical Team as well as the welcoming of the 24th Chinese Medical Team and the 26th Chinese Military Medical Expert Team to Zambia. The event also saw the signing of an agreement for the donation of high-tech equipment and medical supplies to the Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital. Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Du Xiaohui said the medical teams were

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-WORLD AIDS DAY

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-WORLD AIDS DAY

(221201) -- LUSAKA, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zambian Minister of Health Sylvia Masebo speaks during an event marking World AIDS Day in Lusaka, Zambia, on Dec. 1, 2022. Zambia on Thursday joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year's World AIDS Day with a call to ensure equity in accessing HIV services for all. (Xinhua/Peng Lijun)

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-COVID-19 VACCINES-DONATION

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-CHINA-COVID-19 VACCINES-DONATION

(220124) -- LUSAKA, Jan. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Zambian Health Minister Sylvia Masebo (2nd L, Front) and Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Li Jie (1st R, Front) attend a ceremony for the arrival of China-donated COVID-19 vaccines at the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia, on Jan. 24, 2022. Zambia on Monday received a fresh batch of COVID-19 vaccines donated by the Chinese government. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua)