The Zambian government has commended the World Health Organisation (WHO) for helping the country strengthen the health sector.<\/p>\n
Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary for Technical Services,\u00a0Kennedy Lishimpi says notable achievements have been recorded in the health sector with support from the WHO and other cooperating partners.<\/p>\n
Dr Lishimpi has cited progress in disease prevention and control, improved maternal and child health services, enhanced health infrastructure, digital health innovations, and strengthened emergency preparedness and response systems.<\/p>\n
This is contained in a statement issued to ZANIS by the Ministry of Health’s Head \u2013 Communications and Public Relations, Jacqueline Sitali, today.<\/p>\n
Ms Sitali stated that Dr Lishimpi was speaking when the Zambian delegation joined the global community at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) currently taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme \u201cOne World for Health\u201d.<\/p>\n
She added that the Permanent Secretary reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a resilient and inclusive health system capable of responding effectively to both current and emerging public health challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cZambia\u2019s participation at the assembly underscores the country\u2019s continued commitment to strengthening healthcare systems, advancing universal health coverage, and promoting equitable access to quality healthcare services for all citizens,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
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