Eastern Provincial Health Office - MOH.

03/09/2026

PHOTO FILE: NATIONAL HEALTH WEEK ACTIVITIES

Updates on Day 4 of the National Health Week activities in Lundazi Town Council has been filled with impactful community engagement, health promotion, and a strong commitment to building a healthier community.

Today’s photos tell the story.From active participation to health education and community interaction, every moment reflects the collective effort towards promoting healthy living and improving the well-being of our people.

We commend all health workers, partners, community members, and stakeholders for their continued dedication and participation.

Together, let’s make health a priority!

03/09/2026

Sinda District is actively participating in National Health Awareness Week by taking essential health services closer to the community through outreach activities at workplaces, bus stations, markets, and other public places.

Health teams are conducting health education sessions focused on promoting healthy lifestyles, proper nutrition, disease prevention, and informed health-seeking behaviours. Free screening services are also being offered, including blood pressure checks, blood sugar testing, and HIV testing accompanied by counselling.

The district is further distributing condoms and health information materials to promote safe practices and informed decision-making.

This community-based approach is aimed at increasing access to essential health services, encouraging early detection of health conditions, and promoting healthier behaviours among residents of Sinda District.

03/09/2026

PHOTO FOCUS:A team of subject matter experts where on Breeze FM radio this morning discussing the Commemoration of the National Health Awareness Week hosted by Justin Mwanza.Areas of discussion included HTCT, Patient Safety, Mental Health and NCDs.
The panel comprised of Ms.Memory Chisabi Registered Mental Health Nurse Chipata Central Hospital and Mr Saulosi Phiri District Nursing Officer for Chipata District Town Council.
The engagement from the callers was encouraging.

02/09/2026

PHOTO FILE:Updates in pictures on National Health Awareness week activities taking place across the 15 districts of Eastern province to observe the National HTCT,Patient Safety,Mental Health and Non Communicable Diseases from 31st of August to the 4th of September 2026.

02/09/2026

Eastern Provincial Health Office is thrilled to celebrate its own Ms.Nachizo Lupasha Sikombe, a Public Health Officer based at Petauke District Health Office, on her selection as a 2026–2027 Fellow in Global Health Corps’ (GHC) Africa Leadership Accelerator.

This prestigious opportunity brings together early- to mid-career public and global health professionals across the U.S. and Sub-Saharan Africa, equipping them with leadership skills, coaching, mentorship, and access to a global network.

Through this fellowship, participants have an opportunity to strengthen their leadership capacity and gain valuable skills that enhance their contribution to public health in Sub Saharan Africa and beyond.

We are proud of this remarkable achievement and look forward to seeing the positive impact of our staff in her professional space.

02/09/2026

📸 PHOTO FOCUS | Updates from the Eastern Province HIV Performance Review Meeting– Quarter 3, 2026 taking place at Chimwemwe Lodge in Petauke District

02/09/2026

📸 PHOTO FOCUS | Updates from the Eastern Province HIV Performance Review Meeting– Quarter 3, 2026

The Eastern Provincial Health Office, with support from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is conducting its Provincial HIV Performance Review for Quarter 3 of 2026 at Chimwemwe Lodge in Petauke District taking place from 2nd to 4th of September 2026.

The review brings together representatives from EPHO,UTH-HAP, AHF, CIDRZ, PSM, NAC, CIHEB and all the 15 districts of Eastern Province to review the HIV programme performance, share best practices and lessons learnt, identify opportunities for improvement, and inform the next strategic steps towards strengthening HIV services across the province.

The engagement provides an important platform for districts to reflect on achievements, challenges and innovations while strengthening collaboration and accountability in the provincial HIV response.

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

📢 REGION 3 QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) CONFERENCE 2026 🇿🇲

The Eastern and Lusaka Provincial Health Offices, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Health Research Authority (NHRA), are pleased to announce the Region 3 Quality Improvement Conference, taking place from 9–11 September 2026 at Uncle Chipeta Lodge, Chipata.

Main Theme:
“Advancing Quality, Safety, Innovation, and Patient-Centred Care for Resilient Health Systems.”

The annual conference will bring together healthcare providers, researchers, leaders, and community stakeholders from Lusaka and Eastern Provinces to share experiences, showcase impactful Quality Improvement (QI) projects, strengthen collaboration, and develop actionable strategies for better health outcomes at both client and community levels.

🔹 Key Conference Sub-Themes

1.Patient Safety and Risk Management in Health Care
Medical errors, IPC, medication safety and incident reporting.
2.Health Systems Strengthening for Quality Care
Governance and leadership, health financing, infrastructure, supply chains and policy implementation.
3.Health Workforce Continuous Professional Development
Training and mentorship, supportive supervision, workforce motivation and retention.
Digital Health and Innovation for Quality Improvement
Electronic health records, telemedicine, data use and innovative health technologies.
4.Community Engagement and Patient-Centred Care
Patient rights, feedback systems and community participation.
5.Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research for Quality Improvement
Operational research, data-driven improvement and learning health systems.

✨ Why this conference matters:
Quality improvement is not just about changing systems — it is about creating safer, more responsive and patient-centred health services that deliver better outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

Join us as we share, learn, collaborate and transform healthcare through Quality Improvement.
Together, let us advance quality. Together, let us strengthen healthcare. Together, let us build resilient health systems.

28/08/2026