HEALTH Minister Elijah Muchima has called for the promotion of healthy lifestyles and enhanced early detection and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) at all levels of care. According to a statement issued by Namatama Njekwa, the First Secretary for Press and Public Relations at the Permanent Mission of Zambia to the United Nations, Wednesday, Muchima made these remarks while delivering Zambia’s National Statement during the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development at the UN Headquarters in New York. Muchima said government was implementing policies, including the National Health Strategic Plan, aimed at reducing NCDs, but noted the need for enhanced collaboration “Minister of Health, Hon. Elijah Muchima, MP, has called for strengthened multi-sector collaboration, promotion of healthy...
