Zambia Launches Final Round of Polio Vaccination Campaign Targeting 3.9 Million Children
19 July 2026 – LUSAKA, Zambia. The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Rotary International, UNICEF and other partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), has launched the final round of the Sub-National Immunization Activities (SIA) polio campaign targeting about 3.9 million children under the age of five.
WHO Hands Over Ebola Preparedness Supplies to Strengthen Zambia’s Readiness
Lusaka, Zambia - The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over critical Ebola preparedness equipment and supplies to the Government of the Republic of Zambia, reinforcing national capacity to detect and respond to emerging public health threats.
The consignment includes personal protective equipment (PPE), laboratory reagents, infection prevention and control materials, and specimen transportation supplies to support preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and other viral hemorrhagic fevers.
Responding to a Regional Health Threat
Zambia undertakes the second round of the polio vaccination campaign to protect every child against polio
Lusaka, Zambia. Protecting children against polio requires continuous efforts
WHO Supports Zambia to Strengthen Access to Mental Health and Neurological Medicines and Services
Lusaka, Zambia – The World Health Organization (WHO) in Zambia with assistance from WHO headquarters, and the Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) is supporting preparations for a national survey that will assess health system performance, with a particular focus on the availability and affordability of essential medicines for neurological and mental health conditions.
Strengthening Zambia’s Readiness for Health Emergencies: From Surveillance to Pandemic Preparedness
Lusaka, Zambia – As countries in the region respond to ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreaks in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, Zambia continues to take proactive steps to strengthen its preparedness and response capacity through targeted investments in surveillance, digital tools, and pandemic planning.
WHO Hands Over Critical Assets to Strengthen Health Systems in Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia – The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Zambia has officially handed over essential equipment to the Ministry of Health (MoH) aimed at strengthening national health systems, improving service delivery, and enhancing preparedness and response to public health threats.
The handover included:
Zambia launches STEPS Survey on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)
Lusaka, Zambia 21 April 2026
Health as the foundation for development: Building Zambia’s health future together
Dr Lasuba’s courtesy call on Hon. Moses F. Moyo, Second Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia
Zambia continues to demonstrate strong political will and national ownership in advancing health and well-being. Increased investment in health financing, disease prevention, and system strengthening reflects the understanding that health is the foundation of development. WHO, now over seven decades old, shares this vision, working to save lives and promote well-being for all.
Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe Chart $18.6M Climate-Resilient WASH Plan to Protect Health and Water Security
WHO convenes proposal writing workshop to advance climate-resilient WASH solutions for countries
Lusaka, Zambia - As floods, droughts, and rising temperatures threaten water security, energy, and public health across Southern Africa, governments and partners are taking bold steps to protect vulnerable communities through climate-resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) systems.