Govt bemoans Increased HIV/AIDS casesBY ANDREW MUKOMAGOVERNMENT says that despite the strides which the country has made in the fight against HIV/AIDS amidst the Covid-19, the number of new infections have continued to rise and currently stands at 43,000 new cases annually.Newly appointed Health Minister Silvia Masebo says that if the country is not careful, all its achievements in both the fight against HIV/AIDS and Covid-19 would be wasted.Speaking during the official opening of the 57th Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Livingstone yesterday, Ms Masebo assured doctors in the country of the UPND government’s support towards their welfare.She said that the government will ensure doctors were motivated by making sure that senior positions are created for senior doctors, and give room for junior doctors to be promoted.The Minister added the UPND government was also prioritizing the recruitment of health professionals in the country to meet the increasing demand from the public in providing […]
Govt bemoans Increased HIV/AIDS cases
