Eastern Provincial Health Office - MOH.

05/10/2026

05/10/2026

PHOTO FOCUS:EASTERN PROVINCE RECEIVES CRITICAL DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

The government of Zambia has continued to invest in improving health services for all citizens. The latest development in Eastern Province has seen the delivery and commissioning of various diagnostic facilities.

The Eastern Provincial Health Director, Dr. Mathews Ng’ambi, has expressed his deep gratitude to the American Embassy and the Ministry of Health Headquarters, for the significant consignment of medical imaging equipment received in Eastern Province.

The equipment will strengthen diagnostic capacity and improve access to essential imaging services at:

1.Chipata Central Hospital
-Magnetic Resonance Imagine machine
-1 Fixed X-Ray Machine
-2 Ultrasound Machine
-1 Mobile X-Ray Machine
-1 Mobile X-Ray Machine

2. St. Francis Hospital
-1 Fixed X-Ray Machine
-1 Ultrasound Machine
-1 Mobile X-Ray Machine
-1 Mobile X-Ray Machine

3.Kalindawalo General Hospital
-1 CT Scanner
-1 X-Ray Machine

The broader consignment also includes 2 ultrasound machines, mobile X-Ray machines, a mammography machine and a C-Arm Imaging Intensifier, among other critical diagnostic equipment.

Dr. Ng’ambi noted that the equipment represents an important investment in strengthening diagnostic services and ultimately improving the quality and timeliness of healthcare for communities in Eastern Province.

The equipment was received on behalf of the Eastern Provincial Health Office by Mr. Trywell Mwiinga, Senior Radiographer, EPHO.

Eastern Province continues to strengthen its health system through strategic partnerships and investments in modern diagnostic technology.

05/10/2026

PHOTO FOCUS | EPHO HOSTS THE EKFS PROJECT MIDTERM EVALUATION TEAM

The Eastern Provincial Health Office (EPHO) this afternoon hosted a team led by Dr.Christa Kasang,Consultant from EKFS (Else Kroner Fresenius Stiftung) which is the funder for project aimed at improving Maternal and Child health outcomes in Kasenengwa district being implemented by The Hunger Project Zambia in 13 facilities. The team paid a courtesy call and briefing ahead of the midterm evaluation of a three-year project being implemented in 13 health facilities in Kasenengwa District through The Hunger Project.

The project is now at its midpoint, with 1.5 years completed, making the evaluation an important opportunity to assess progress, identify achievements and challenges, and generate lessons to strengthen implementation during the remaining project period.

The evaluation concept is informed by the GIZ Evaluation Framework, drawing on elements of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) evaluation criteria to assess the project's performance, relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and other key dimensions.

The engagement underscores the importance of evidence-based programming, accountability, learning and continuous improvement in strengthening health interventions and improving outcomes for Maternal and Child Health in selected facilities in Kasenengwa district.

02/10/2026

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02/10/2026

In case you missed it

02/10/2026

01/10/2026

A team of subject matter experts comprising of Dr.Gift Sakala and Dr.Bwalya Phiri both Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrars from Chipata Central Hospital were on Breeze FM radio this morning discussing Antepartum Hemorrhage through a Live Phone In Radio Programme hosted by Justin Mwanza.The engagement was good..

30/09/2026

RADIO PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT:

Join us tomorrow morning on Breeze FM at 07:00 hours as a team of subject matter experts discuss Antepartum Haemorrhage.

Tune in to Breeze FM Chipata on Radio garden and Radio box and also on the following frequencies 89.3 Chipata, Chadiza 98.5 Katete, Chadiza 89.7 Petauke, Lundazi,Nyimba.

30/09/2026

PHOTO FOCUS: Vubwi District Integrated Technical Management Meeting

Vubwi District Town Council has holds its District Integrated Technical Management Meeting (DITMM) to review the district’s quarter 2,2026 performance key indicators.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders to reflect on progress, identify implementation gaps, and strengthen coordination towards improved service delivery and development outcomes in Vubwi District.

The meeting was officially opened by Prof. Dr. Moses Mutyoka, Council Secretary for Vubwi District Town Council, who emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts, performance monitoring and accountability in advancing development at district level.

29/09/2026