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The National Malaria Control Centre (NMCC), a department of the Zambia Department of Public Health and Research, Ministry of Health, is implementing one of the most ambitious malaria control efforts in Africa. We provide technical support and coordination for national malaria control in collaboration with a range of partners.

NMCC NEWS

Zambia Malaria Reports Launched at Regional Parliamentary Forum

The Honourable Kapembwa Simbao, Minister of Health, and Awa Marie Coll-Seck, RBM Executive Director, at a media launch of malaria reports during a regional malaria parliamentary meeting in Lusaka. Zambia recently hosted a regional parliamentary forum on the role of MPs in fighting malaria. Fourteen countries were represented. During the three-day meeting, the Ministry of Health launched two malaria reports: Achievements in Malaria Control: The Zambian Story 2000–2010, and Focus on Zambia, the latest in the Progress & Impact Series from the Roll Back Malaria Partnership. To read more about the event, click here.

World Malaria Day 2011 commemorated

Waiting for the test results Zambia’s World Malaria Day 2011 national commemoration took place in Mkushi District, Central Province. Activities included speeches by elected officials, partners, a traditional leader, and the private sector; a tour of the children’s ward at the district hospital; and free malaria testing (and treatment) and treated mosquito nets. To read more and view pictures from the event, click here.

Zambia to host 6th annual National Health Research Conference and Inaugural National Cancer Conference in August 2011

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