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The COVID pandemic led to many calls for improved indoor air quality with claims that doing so would reduce the risk of the virus spreading. However, the real-world evidence to support these claims has been lacking, and studies undertaken during the pandemic have not yet been reported.

…denies ever breaching the Constitution for including former President Lungu on the ballot

By GRACE CHAILE

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has denied breaching the Constitution by the inclusion of former President Edgar Lungu on the 2021 ballot for he was eligible to contest the presidency.

IN an effort to bring the opposition into disrepute, Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo has intentionally dragged politics into the death of Crispin Bunda, a 15-year-old boy who was shot dead by the Zambia National Service (ZNS) officers in Mufulira.

By NATION REPORTER

RAMPAGING United Party for National Development (UPND) cadres in Kabwe yesterday attacked and assaulted Patriotic Front (PF) members who gave Bowman Lusambo a solidarity march when he was summoned to appear before the Kabwe Police for unlawful assembly.

Research led by McGill University, Canada, suggests that disruptions in Hofbauer cell function with preterm birth or intra-amniotic infection may contribute to traits associated with increased risk factors for cardiovascular disease and depression in offspring, despite not finding a direct correlation in outcomes.

…accuses the governing party of sponsoring factions in the opposition, condemns shooting of Mufulira teen, confiscation of citizens properties but arrest high cost of living

By NATION REPORTER

ECONOMIST Lubinda Haabazoka has castigated the UPND for sponsoring factions in the opposition political parties, pursuing small rental taxes, shooting teens on suspicion of being smugglers and confiscating citizens’ properties under the guise of fighting corruption.

By ROGERS KALERO in Nakonde 

CHIEFTAINESS Waitwika of the Namwanga people in Nakonde has said the Zambia Flying Doctor Service (ZFDS) is playing a vital role in supplementing Government’s efforts of taking health care service to remote areas where people are in dire need of quality health care service delivery.

Chieftainess Waitwika said the ability of the ZFDS to reach far flung areas and provide health care was a clear indication of its commitment to improve people’s lives in various parts of the country.

She was speaking yesterday when the ZFDS Nakonde outreach team led by Bridget Zulu paid a courtesy call at her palace before carrying various operations at Kantongo Rural Health Centre.

“We are grateful for the work you are doing, even last time you came here in September, you did a good job. You deserve to be supported for the works you are doing. You are following people in far flung areas to provide free health services. This is a good job you are doing because people in remote rural areas cannot afford quality health services which you are taking to them,” Chieftainess Waitwika said.

And Nakonde ZFDS Outreach Programme Team leader Bridget Zulu said her team was in Nakonde to work on cataract, dental, general screening, and pharmacy and also offer eye services in urban and remote rural areas.

Dr Zulu said her team was in the district to provide primary health care and other health services as per mandate of delivering health care to remote rural areas and supplementing government”s efforts.

Rising rates of syphilis and newborn syphilis are not letting up in Pennsylvania, said state and local health officials at a news conference at the Wilkes-Barre Health Department on Monday.

By LUCY PHIRI

A SECURITY guard Fretcher Mwansa, 24, of Chimwemwe Township in Kitwe yesterday appeared before the Lusaka Magistrate Court for allegedly defaming President Hakainde Hichilema.  He denied the charge.

Dear Mayo Clinic: I’m pregnant with my first child, and I’ve heard a lot about pelvic floor changes during pregnancy and childbirth. I’m a bit worried and curious about what to expect. Can you explain these changes and offer advice on preparing for a healthy pelvic floor after pregnancy?