By SIMON MUNTEMNBAZAMBIA’S health care system is in danger of being overwhelmed at the rate patients are being admitted to health facilities, with more than 2,350 cases and 17 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Kennedy Malama has warned.And the ministry of Health has restricted visitations to health institutions countrywide to prevent the spread of Covid-19.The ministry has also, based on the current situation, suspended outpatient clinics in tertiary and General hospitals.Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary, Kennedy Malama said yesterday his is to allow appropriate deployment of staff amidst increasing cases and also to decongest hospitals. “Provincial Health Directors and Medical Superintendents are directed to closely work with the local leadership and stakeholders to communicate and implement this directive accordingly informed by local situation.” Dr Malama has attributed the brutal surge in COVID-19 cases in the country to laxity in adherence to public health guidance and the cold weather.“Today we […]
HOSPITALS STRAINED
