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News Zambia » Southern » Health: Zambia: Is the US trading HIV treatment for minerals?

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/zambia-is-the-us-trading-hiv-treatment-for-minerals/ar-AA20zQPv

Published on: Thursday 09 April 2026

The US is reportedly leveraging health aid to gain access to Zambia's critical minerals. Millions depend on US funding for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria treatment. Yet Zambia is hesitant to agree.

News Zambia » Southern » Health: Zambia Plays Down Health Risks After US Warning on Mine Disaster

News channel or source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-07/zambia-plays-down-health-risks-after-us-warning-on-mine-disaster

Published on: Thursday 07 August 2025

Zambia played down the potential health risks stemming from an environmental disaster at a mine controlled by a state-owned Chinese firm, after the US ordered the immediate withdrawal of its officials ...

News Zambia » Southern » Health: Recycled Ozone Adds to Health Hazard in Zambia

News channel or source: https://spacenews.com/recycled-ozone-adds-to-health-hazard-in-zambia/

Published on: Wednesday 12 December 2001

Researchers analyzing harmful low-level ozone or “smog” over the African country of Zambia measured high amounts of pollution throughout the burning season in the year 2000, and discovered that the ...

News Zambia » Southern » Health: Zambia: Acid Spill Jeopardizes Residents’ Health

News channel or source: https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/09/11/zambia-acid-spill-jeopardizes-residents-health

Published on: Wednesday 10 September 2025

(Johannesburg) – Zambian authorities should address recent reports that polluted water and soil from an acid spill in Zambia’s copper mining region pose a serious health risk, Human Rights Watch said ...

News Zambia » Southern » Health: Zambia ‘s Health Sector Grapples With Corruption

News channel or source: https://www.voazimbabwe.com/a/zambia-s-health-sector-grapples-with-corruption/7603145.html

Published on: Tuesday 07 May 2024

Officials in the southern Africa country of Zambia said corruption is rife within the government agencies, in particular the payment of kickbacks to access services. Zambia‘s health sector is no ...

News Zambia » Southern » Health: UNHCR's Regional Director for Southern Africa commends Zambia’s efforts to continue to promote inclusion of refugees into national systems

News channel or source: https://www.unhcr.org/africa/news/press-releases/unhcrs-regional-director-southern-africa-commends-zambia-s-efforts-continue

Published on: Thursday 09 May 2024

The UN Refugee Agency's Regional Director for Southern Africa, Ms. Chansa Kapaya, wrapped up her 3-day official visit to Zambia on 8 May by applauding the country's commitments to adopt a progressive ...

News Zambia » Southern » Health: Zambia: Is the US trading HIV treatment for resources?

News channel or source: https://www.dw.com/en/zambia-is-the-us-trading-hiv-treatment-for-resources/a-76713048