Zambia

AIDS Billions and Health Systems: Q&A with Nandini Oomman

Are the donors who spend billions of dollars on HIV/AIDS in developing countries missing opportunities to strengthen national health systems? To find out, CGD’s HIV/AIDS Monitor asked researchers in three countries with high levels of donor AIDS spending -- Mozambique, Uganda, and Zambia -- to assess the interaction between health systems and the three big AIDS donor programs: the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the World Bank’s Multi-County AIDS Program (MAP) in ...

Ghana One: Who's Who?

With the final week upon us I thought I'd introduce you to my teammates from the inaugural IBM Corporate Service Corps mission in Ghana. Ritu Bedi Alias: Sweet Mango Home: Delhi, India Primary Skill: Breakfast negotiation. Little-known fact: Acid reflux almost caused Ritu to bail out of the Kakum Canopy Walk. More on Ritu's assignment. Arindam Bhattacharyya Alias: Hookah Home: Kolkata, India Primary Skill: Has a sixth sense for locating good Indian food anywhere on the planet. Little-known fact:...

Zambia has FX reserves to protect against any outflows, says Central Bank Governor Dr. Caleb Fundanga ? (Zambian Chronic...

Choose Your Language Of Preference Below French Version German Version Russian Version Spanish Version Portuguese Version Chinese Version Arabic Version By Shapi Shacinda LUSAKA (Reuters) - Zambia has enough currency reserves to protect the economy in case the illness of President Levy Mwanawasa prompts some reduction in foreign investment, central bank Governor Caleb Fundanga said on Tuesday.... Source : Zambian Chronicle (subscribe) Explore : Africa, Levy Mwanawasa, Lusaka

Zambia/South Africa: United Release Chivuta for Cosafa Cup

SuperSport United midfielder Noah Chivuta has joined the Zambian national team, giving a boost to the Chipolopolo ahead of their semi-final match against the South Africa development team on Wednesday.

Early Childhood Infection by Human Herpesvirus 8 in Zambia and the Role of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Coinfect...

Veenu Minhas, Kay L. Crabtree, Ann Chao, Tendai J. M'soka, et al. American Journal of Epidemiology. Oxford: Aug 1, 2008. Vol. 168, Iss. 3; p. 311 (10 pages) Available Formats: Abstract

Zambia ex-president travels to SAfrica for medical treatment (AFP)

AFP - Ex-Zambian president Frederick Chiluba, on trial for corruption, has been allowed to return to South Africa for medical treatment following the rise in his blood pressure, his spokesman said Friday.

Zambia Lumwana Mine Delay To Hit 08 Copper Output - Official

DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Zambia's copper output this year, which is already under threat from intermittent power outages, will be hit by the delay to the start of Lumwana mine's copper output this month,...

Effects of Early, Abrupt Weaning on HIV-free Survival of Children in Zambia

Louise Kuhn, Grace M Aldrovandi, Moses Sinkala, Chipepo Kankasa, et al. The New England Journal of Medicine. Boston: Jul 10, 2008. Vol. 359, Iss. 2; p. 130 Available Formats: Abstract

New heterosexually transmitted HIV infections in married or cohabiting couples in urban Zambia and Rwanda: an analysis ...

Kristin L Dunkle, Rob Stephenson, Etienne Karita, Elwyn Chomba, et al. The Lancet. London: Jun 28-Jul 4, 2008. Vol. 371, Iss. 9631; p. 2183 (9 pages) Available Formats: Abstract

Zambia: Succession Statement Could Cause Tension, Says UNIP (All Africa)

UNIP has said MMD spokesperson, Benny Tetamashimba statement over leadership succession in the ruling party could cause tension in the country. Source : All Africa (subscribe) Explore : Africa, Levy Mwanawasa, Southern Africa