• National Human Resources for Health Strategic Plan (2011 – 2015) 

      Ministry of Health (The University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2011-12)
      The performance of a health system is influenced significantly by the size, distribution, and skill set of its health workforce. Although the 2007 Zambian Demographic Health Survey showed that Zambia has ...
    • The 2012 List of Health Facilities 

      MInistry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2012)
      This report presents information on the List of Health Facilities in the country, for 2012. It is the fourth (4th) publication that the Ministry of Health has produced since 2002 with subsequent ones produced in 2008 and ...
    • National Health Policy, 2012 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2012-08)
      This National Health Policy outlines a statement by the Zambian Government to set clear directions for the development of the Health Sector in Zambia. The policy is anchored in the Vision 2030 and shall be implemented ...
    • Medical equipment standard lists for 2nd level hospitals 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2012-09)
      Our health services have been stratified into various levels in order to provide the range of health care from primary to specialist care as close to the families as possible. Each level of care is designed to provide ...
    • Medical equipment management guidelines 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2012-09)
      The Ministry of Health together with its partners realizes that efficient and effective delivery of clinical care is highly dependent on the availability of appropriate equipment and accessories which are in good functioning ...
    • Medical Equipment Standard Lists for 3rd Level Hospitals 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2012-09)
      Our health services have been stratified into various levels in order to provide the range of health care from primary to specialist care as close to the families as possible. Each level of care is designed to provide ...
    • Standard Treatment Guidelines, Essential Medicines List And Essential Laboratory Supplies List For Zambia 

      Ministry of Health (Ministry of Health, 2013)
      Achieving long term improvements in rational use of medicines and care of the sick requires building the competences of the health care professionals. This second edition of the Standard Treatment Guidelines is an update ...
    • Zambia Essential Medicines List 

      Ministry of Health (Ministry of Health, 2013)
      Essential medicines are those that satisfy the needs of the majority of the population and therefore should be available at all times, in adequate amounts and in the appropriate dosage forms.
    • Zambia Essential Medicine List 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2013-03)
    • National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey (2013-14) 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2014)
      Globally, 6.1 million cases of tuberculosis (TB) were notified in 2013; of which 93% (5.7 million) were newly diagnosed and 6.5% (0.4 million cases) were already on treatment (WHO 2014). WHO estimates that at least 3 million ...
    • Information & Communication Technology Standards and Guidelines 

      Ministry of Health (Ministry of Health, 2014-02)
      This document establishes the Information & Communications Technology Standards and Guidelines for the Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health is responsible for health in this country and it has embraced ICTs as an ...
    • Assessment of the Regulatory Framework for Maternal, Newborn Child Health and Nutrition (MNCH&N) Services in Zambia: 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2014-07)
      Many national reports have indicated the decline in both maternal and childhood mortality in Zambia since the Millennium Declaration by the United Nations. The decline has, however, been slower for neonatal mortality. ...
    • Community Based Volunteers Skills Audit Survey Report 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2014-11)
      Following the realignment of the functions of social welfare, community development and maternal and child health under one ministry, the ministry of Community Development, Mother and Child Health (MCDMCH) – a research ...
    • National Health--Care Waste Management Plan 2015 – 2019 

      Ministry of Health (Ministry of Heath, 2015)
      This document has been developed as a guide to all institutions producing health care waste in planning and implementation of interventions that will reduce mismanagement of hazardous waste in Zambia. The National Health-Care ...
    • Health Sector Supply Chain Strategy and Implementation Plan (2015-2017) 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2015)
      The procurement and supply of essential medicines and medical supplies has been a key concern within the health sector in Zambia since the 1970s. During these last five decades, a number of significant interventions have ...
    • Health facility and health worker baseline assessment for reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child health and nutrition services 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2015-02)
      Rationale for the baseline health facility and health worker evaluation continued, stronger and coordinated efforts are needed to reduce health disparities, ensure high coverage, and move Zambia closer to its MDG targets. ...
    • Baseline Household Survey LQAS Zambia 

      Ministry of Health (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2015-11)
      As part of national efforts to reduce maternal, neonatal and child mortality, the Ministry of Community Development /Mother and Child Health and UNICEF Zambia, with support from the European Union (EU) is implementing a ...
    • Modes of presentation,management and outcome of retinoblastoma treatment at University Teaching Hospital 

      Nyaywa, N; Chipalo-Mutati, G; Chintu, C (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)
      To establish the presentation, management and short-term outcomes of retinoblastoma treatment at UTH from January 2006- December 2012. Treatment outcomes 6 months after initiation of treatment at The statistical ...
    • Preparedness of response to deadly outbreaks 

      Zulu, A.; Sipangule, C.; Siboonde, M.; Musumali, M.; Chituta, F.; Kagulula, S.; Mazaba, M.L.; Masaninga, F.; Vwalika, B.; Kachimba, J.S.; Mufunda, J. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 2016)
      West Africa experienced the largest outbreak of Ebola in 2014 in history involving three Mano River States of Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. The World Health Organization (WHO) coordinated an emergency response from WHO ...
    • Factors contributing to physical gender based violence reported at Ndola Central Hospital, Ndola,Zambia: A case control study 

      Ngonga, Z. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 2016)
      To determine socio-demographic factors associated with gender-based violence (GBV). A case control study was conducted at Ndola Central Hospital Casualty Department. The study was conducted from December 2015 to July 2016. ...