EXPANSION OF THE ZHWRS TO OTHER CADRES  It goes without saying that a decent internationally competitive salary for all health workers in government service is a strong instrument in retaining staff. However, given the constraints the Government is facing, this is not likely to be realised on a short term. Retention schemes are intermediate second-best solutions. It was striking to note that in many interviews, health workers mentioned that decent human resources management, which acknowledges the efforts of people and respects their human dignity, is already an important first step in retention. When people get their appointment in time, their confirmation in time, be put on the pay role without delay, get appraised regularly and get promotion when due, get their leave benefits when entitled, already many people feel more satisfied as employee. When a career development is offered, without favouritism or corruption, commitment to the organisation is created. These measures do not need big investments, only competent and committed managers and human resource officers. Read more>>>>>

ARV Drugs Advice and Information  A person carrying the virus is more likely to become sick as their immune system is damaged, until eventually they are no longer able to fight infections – this stage is called AIDS. Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs reduce the level of HIV in your body.  Read More.....		Bicycles  Tender Tender for the supply of 3,000 Male Bicycles which will be used by Care Givers in all Districts. To download the Tender document click here .
TB Notifications in Zambia TB notifications over the past thirty years, How to manage MDR -TB in Zambia; Introduction of 4FDCs in Zambia. Read more......		Telemedicine in Zambia Health Sector Telemedicine can help alleviate some of the health and medical problems of those leaving miles away from health practitioners.  Read more...
HIV/AIDS and Malaria Linkages It has been observed by medical experts that Malaria and HIV/AIDS have a relationship. This was highlighted at a Malaria - HIV/AIDS  Workshop at Mulungushi International Conference Centre by Dr. Sipilanyambe.  Read more .....		Cholera News Alerts Cholera is a deadly disease that kills within a few hours if not quickly attended to. It is caused by drinking contaminated water or eating infected food. This disease is mostly rampant during the rain season. The good news is that cholera is both treatable and  preventable. Read more...
HMIS News The Health Management Information System (HMIS) department produces a report on selected indicators for the Health Sector Support steering Committee Meeting (HSSSC). The Indicators have been presented by quarter, province and district. National aggregates on the indicators have as well been presented. Read more...		Nutrition News Click here for Nutrition Guidelines for People Living with HIV/AIDS.
CBoH Staff gives token of Appreciation to DG The Central Board of Health (CBoH), was on December 30, 2004 a hive of activity as members of staff gave a unanymous vote of thanks and gratitude and, wished their DG, Dr. Ben Chirwa, a happy and prosperous 2005.  Read more.....
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