At least 156 people have so far been vaccinated following the launch of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination campaign yesterday at the University teaching hospital UTH. Dr. Chanda says the ministry is closely monitoring the vaccinated individuals for possible side effects. Speaking during the covid19 update in Lusaka today, Dr. Chanda…
Government has officially launched the National Covid19 vaccination program in Zambia. Minister of Health Jonas Chanda voluntarily took the first dose of the AstraZenaca vaccine and encouraged all eligible persons in the country to follow suite. Speaking during the Launch in Luska today, Dr. Chanda said that the Covid vaccination…
Minister of Health Jonas Chanda has announced that the first consignment of the covid19 vaccines under the Covax scheme will arrive in the country on Monday, 12th April 2021. Dr. Chanda says the consignment will only consists of the AstraZena jab from the Serum Institute of India. Speaking when he…
Minister of Health Jonas Chanda says government will not make any rushed decisions on the covid19 vaccine. Dr. Chanda says government will only acquire a vaccine that will be safe and effective for the Zambian people Speaking during the covid19 update in Lusaka today, Dr. Chanda has therefore called on…
The Zambian Government has received support of $500, 000 from the United States government towards the covid19 response. Minister of Health Jonas Chanda says the support will be key in the purchasing of Covid19 materials and the recruitment of temporal medical health personal. Speaking during the Covid19 update in Lusaka…
Minister of Health Jonas Chanda has dissolved the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority-ZAMRA- Board with immediate effect. Dr. Chanda Says ZAMRA has not performed to the expectations of the Zambian people and its stakeholders. Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka today, Dr. Chanda said that the unfortunate happenings in the…