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New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) has explored the differences in how the sexes break down fat for energy. The research focused on lipolysis, the process through which triglycerides—lipids stored in fat cells—are broken down to produce free fatty acids and glycerol, which can be used as energy, during exercise or between meals.

THE Zambia under – 20 has been eliminated from the on-going Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON) in Egypt after finishing fourth in Group A with four six points. Despite being unbeaten in four matches, the Junior Chipolopolo did not collect enough points to see them finish in the top three of the competition and proceed […]

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BUUMBA CHIMBULU

THE Centre for Reproductive Health and Education (CRHE) has urged the government to take decisive action on four critical fronts, including the public release of the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) audit report.

This comes in the wake of the United States government’s decision to withdraw US$50 million in annual health assistance to Zambia.

CRHE Executive Director Amos Mwale said the organisation is demanding the immediate publication of the forensic audit findings conducted at ZAMMSA after a stockpile of medical supplies was discovered in a private warehouse in Lusaka’s Matero Township.

“Transparency in this matter is vital for restoring public trust and ensuring accountability. The Zambian people, as well as international partners, deserve to know how public health resources are being managed. Any further delays will only deepen mistrust in the health system,” Mr Mwale said.

He also called on the government to urgently address systemic corruption and mismanagement within the health sector, stressing that these issues have far-reaching consequences for public health and donor confidence.

CRHE also appealed for transparent and impartial investigations and prosecutions of senior officials implicated in the theft and mismanagement of health commodities.  Mr Mwale noted that holding only lower-level staff accountable would be inadequate, and urged the government to strengthen the integrity of the medical supply chain and improve coordination with development partners.

“To prevent the future loss of essential health resources, the government must prioritise the establishment of robust, transparent supply chain systems while enhancing cooperation with key stakeholders,” he said.

Mr Mwale underscored the urgent need to rebuild public trust through concrete anti-corruption measures.  He urged President Hakainde Hichilema to demonstrate strong leadership by initiating comprehensive reforms aimed at safeguarding public resources, ensuring equitable access to medicines, and upholding accountability in the health sector.

“The health and lives of Zambians hang in the balance. This crisis must not be met with silence or superficial responses. We call upon the President and his government to take swift, visible, and meaningful action to restore public confidence and protect the integrity of our national health systems,” Mr Mwale added.

He warned that the withdrawal of U.S. health aid poses serious risks to Zambia’s ongoing efforts to control diseases such as HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis.

GRACE CHAILE A 47-year-old man from Southern Province has pleaded not guilty to incest charges  of allegedly sexually abusing his seven-year-old daughter while nursing her at Cancer Diseases Hospital. The accused, appeared before Magistrate Kawama Mwamfuli and was informed that his trial will commence on June 9, 2025. According to the indictment, he faces incest […]

In neighborhoods across America, women face a daunting threat from a federal practice that, although it was outlawed decades ago, continues to negatively impact their health today.

About 1 in 5 U.S. women experience perinatal mental health disorders—including depression and anxiety that can begin during pregnancy and last a year after a child is born.

New research led by Irish scientists has uncovered how lipid-rich fluid in the abdomen, known as ascites, plays a central role in weakening the body’s immune response in advanced ovarian cancer. The findings offer new insights into immune suppression in ovarian cancer and open promising avenues for future immunotherapy approaches.

FORMER Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) president Andrew Kamanga is adamant that his football journey does not end with the defeat he suffered at the hands of Lusaka lawyer Keith Mweemba. Kamanga has been knocked out the helm of the Football House after recording a landslide defeat that saw him collect 20 votes against Mweemba’s […]

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Although most women and their health care professionals regard sexual health as essential to a woman’s overall quality of life, the topic seldom comes up, especially during routine examinations. A new study indicates general practitioners are less likely to inquire about sexual problems than obstetricians/gynecologists because of multiple barriers and depending on sex and age.

U.S. regulators said Friday that they would allow three new color additives made from natural sources to be used in the nation’s food supply.