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Dr Victor Mukonka at a MoH Zambia Health Writers Forum pix by Derrick Sinjela Tue Feb 8th 2011 (5)
Is Zambia a malaria free nation?
By Derrick Sinjela
HEALTH specialists at Lusaka’s Ndeke House argue that Zambia will soon become a malaria free nation following steadfast interventions mounted to keep the world number one killer disease at bay.
Perhaps as an assurance of this resolve, a Zambia National Malaria Indicator Survey 2010, her capital city-Lusaka has already become a malaria free zone.
Directorate of Public Health & Research at the Ministry of Health (MoH) Director Dr. Victor Mukonka is excited that years of investment in research and interventions are yielding positive results following a firm commitment by successive Governments to fighting malaria.
“Zambia remains committed to the fight against malaria as evidenced by a strong political will and leadership, increased financial resources, strengthened and well coordinated partnership and enhanced community engagement,” Dr. Mukonka told a Health Writers Forum (HWF) convened by veteran journalist Zarina Geloo recently.
Dr. Mukonka pointed out that after recording 3.2 million cases as indicated by a 2009 (HMIS) integrated interventions and as decentralized system had helped in reversing the noted incidence of malaria in Zambia.
While recording giant strides, three of the nine provinces namely-Luapula, Northern and North-Western provinces remain prone to malaria, though proactive measures are being undertaken to reverse the trend.
Dr. Mukonka remains optimistic of a reversal of the noted malaria burden as attested to by increased access to targeted diagnosis and community treatment.
Dr Victor Mukonka at a MoH Zambia Health Writers Forum pix by Derrick Sinjela Tue Feb 8th 2011 (5)
Is Zambia a malaria free nation?
By Derrick Sinjela
HEALTH specialists at Lusaka’s Ndeke House argue that Zambia will soon become a malaria free nation following steadfast interventions mounted to keep the world number one killer disease at bay.
Perhaps as an assurance of this resolve, a Zambia National Malaria Indicator Survey 2010, her capital city-Lusaka has already become a malaria free zone.
Directorate of Public Health & Research at the Ministry of Health (MoH) Director Dr. Victor Mukonka is excited that years of investment in research and interventions are yielding positive results following a firm commitment by successive Governments to fighting malaria.
“Zambia remains committed to the fight against malaria as evidenced by a strong political will and leadership, increased financial resources, strengthened and well coordinated partnership and enhanced community engagement,” Dr. Mukonka told a Health Writers Forum (HWF) convened by veteran journalist Zarina Geloo recently.
Dr. Mukonka pointed out that after recording 3.2 million cases as indicated by a 2009 (HMIS) integrated interventions and as decentralized system had helped in reversing the noted incidence of malaria in Zambia.
While recording giant strides, three of the nine provinces namely-Luapula, Northern and North-Western provinces remain prone to malaria, though proactive measures are being undertaken to reverse the trend.
Dr. Mukonka remains optimistic of a reversal of the noted malaria burden as attested to by increased access to targeted diagnosis and community treatment.