Cancer Diseases Hospital

For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, says the Lord. Thoughts of peace and not of evil. To give you a future and a hope.

Then you will call upon Me and go and Pray to Me and I will listen to you.

And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

I will be found by you, says the Lord , and I will bring you back from your captivity....

Jeremiah 29:11-14

Zambia continues to be a leader in the Sub Sahara African region in the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Global Strategy for accelerated cervical cancer elimination.

It is one of the 6 countries in Africa chosen by WHO to demonstrate and implement measures that will lead to cervical cancer elimination.

To this effect, Zambia has vaccinated nearly 50 percent of eligible girls with the HPV vaccine that prevents cervical cancer.

Cervical Cancer screening services are now available in close to 285 health facilities across the country accounting for 95 percent coverage at district level. Over one million women in Zambia have been screened at least once in their life time.

Join Dr Simphiwe Ndaba, a Clinical and Radiation Oncology Registrar at Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka as he explains the cervical cancer elimination strategy on Prime TV's Health and You program at 16:00hrs today.

We wish everyone a happy new week.

Our patients in the children's ward today received 124 boxes of liquid milk from Women in Action, a Christian faith based organization comprised of pastors' wives who are trained as Cancer counselors.

The Women in Action have been partnering with the Cancer Diseases Hospital in the area of offering spiritual and material support to cancer patients for the past eight years and have offered donations of various items to the hospital.

2023 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS - IDMP

November 7th has been designated as International Day of Medical Physics(IDMP).

This day is observed globally to raise awareness about the importance of Medical Physics in healthcare and it's role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

It serves as an opportunity to reflect on the journey of Medical Physics, express gratitude to those who have made significant contributions in the field and inspire the current generation to carry the torch forward.

It further highlights the collaborative nature of scientific and medical advancements as well as encourages the global medical physics community to embrace their roles in shaping the nature of health care.

This year's IDMP is being celebrated under the theme, " 60th Anniversary: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants."

As Cancer Diseases Hospital, we join the global community in celebrating all those in the field of Medical Physics.

To our officers in this field, we wish you a HAPPY International Day of Medical Physics!

On a special day of joy and gratitude, our patients at Cancer Diseases Hospital(CDH) were gifted with a luncheon by Win Electronics in Lusaka who not only pledged to refurbish a bathroom block in the paediatric ward with new toilets, showers and sinks but also bid to stand with government in promoting the provision of quality health care to Zambians. During the same event the patients also received 50 pairs of Crocs and a K2000 from Lencia's Glam as well as a K2500 from Eliss Studio.

Speaking at the event which was officiated by Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Administration Dr George Sinyangwe and attended by officials from the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, CDH as well as other stakeholders, Win Electronics Executive Director and Founder Maybin Simbeye said the donation marked the launch of the "Every Child is a Winner Campaign" which is a corporate social responsibility incentive that seeks to empower less privileged children through financial support.

And speaking as Guest of Honor at the Luncheon, Dr Sinyangwe commended Win Electronics' for it's noble gesture of partnering with Government in uplifting the face of CDH and providing quality health care to the people.

Meanwhile, Director of Cooperatives and Entrepreneurship in the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Dr Mweemba Mwiinga commended the company for the good cause encouraging other SMEs in the country to emulate Win Electronics by engaging in corporate social responsibility.

Government through the Ministry of Health has engaged Siemens Healthineers in the rehabilitation and re-equipping of the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka. During a site visit meeting between the ministry and Siemens Healthineers held at Cancer Diseases Hospital in Lusaka today, Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Technical Services, Dr Kennedy Lishimpi said Government has already secured funds for the project. He said works to rehabilitate and re- equip the hospital are expected to commence by early next year and will involve replacement of all imaging and radiotherapy machines.
Meanwhile, the PS said, as the replacement of the equipment will be going on, the hospital will continue providing other services such as chemotherapy, surgery and palliative care adding that In and Out Patient services will continue to operate 24hrs as per schedule during that period.

PHOTO FOCUS: Swearing-in ceremony for Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary (Technical Services) Dr Kennedy Lishimpi and Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary (International Relations) Mrs Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen at State House today. Dr Lishimpi is former Cancer Diseases Hospital Senior Medical Superintendent.

Ministry of Health acting Permanent Secretary Administration, Dr John Kachimba today officiated at the combined graduation ceremony for Chilonga and Michael Chilufya Saata Schools of Nursing at Chilonga Mission in Mpika, Muchinga province. This was during his visit to Mpika where he also officiated at the commemoration of the October Cancer Awareness month and the launch of the second National Cancer Control Strategic Plan. The acting PS was officiating on behalf of the Minister of Health, Hon. Sylvia T. Masebo.

PHOTO FOCUS: Commemoration of the October Cancer Awareness month and launch of the second National Cancer Control Strategic Plan in Mpika

We are happy to be part of the celebrations for Zambia's 59th independence Anniversary. Our team is in Chinsali, Muchinga province offering some of our services to members of the public.

Ba Chinsali, utilize our services, visit our stand at Independence Park where our officers are on the ground conducting prostate and breast cancer screening as well as sharing important information that will enlighten you on the symptoms, preventive measures, and management of cancer.

You can also visit Chinsali district hospital where another team is currently offering the same services.

Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble and He saved them from their distress. He sent His word and Healed them and delivered them from their distructions. Psalm 107:19-20

Do not get thirsty.
Drink plenty of fluids to avoid getting dehydrated.

PRESS RELEASE ON NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER.

Good evening fellow citizens.

The nation will tomorrow, 18th October, 2023 commemorate the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation under the theme: "Building Zambia for Greater Development Through Prayer, Unity and Hard Work (Proverbs 14:23 and Chronicles 12:32).”

This is an important day on the national calendar, which is also a public holiday. On this day, we reflect on the love and Lordship of God and how he has blessed us and kept us together as a nation in peace and unity.

The National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation also comes six (6) days before Zambia turns 59 of independence, a period marked by stability in our journey and transitions from one Government to another. We can only attribute this to God who has favoured us and lavished us with his love that has made it possible for us to stand together as a nation.

At national level, a church service will be held at the Show Grounds in Lusaka starting at 09:00 hours to which members of the public are cordially invited. The service will also bring together leaders at various levels and persuasions including religious communities in collective prayer and thanksgiving on how the Lord has led us this far as a nation. The day will also provide an opportunity for the nation to seek God’s divine intervention and guidance in our continued forward match in building our nation.

The event will be replicated at provincial and district levels, where Zambians from all walks of life are expected to gather in various places to commemorate this important day.

Government reaffirms its commitment to the importance of the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation to the nation and invites the participation of all Zambians in observing this important Day.

God bless our great nation.

Hon. Makozo Chikote, MP
ACTING MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND MEDIA AND CHIEF GOVERNMENT SPOKESPERSON

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER 2023🇿🇲🇿🇲

The National Day of Prayer is a day we rally together to build our beloved nation through our collective prayers and unwavering unity.

Join us at the Lusaka Showgrounds for the 2023 National Day of Prayer, fasting, repentance and reconciliation.

Minimize Stress and maintain positive relationships. The happier you are the healthier you became.

YOUR HEALTH MATTERS
Exercise regularly and maintain healthy eating habits.

Your health matters.
Develop and maintain good health habits.

New week, New beginnings!

We wish everyone a happy and success filled week.

DID YOU KNOW?

Invasive breast cancer refers to breast cancer that spreads from the original site to other areas of the breast such as the lymph nodes or elsewhere in the body.

Symptoms of Invasive Breast Cancer may include:

A lump or mass in the breast

Swelling of the whole or part of the breast, even if no lump is felt

Skin irritation or dimpling

Breast or ni**le pain

Ni**le retraction (turning inward)

The ni**le or breast skin appears red, scaly, or thickened

Ni**le discharge

A lump or swelling in the under arm lymph nodes

Visit your health care provider for guidance if you suspect you may have breast cancer.

As a global effort to raise awareness on breast cancer, October has been designated as the pink month. This is the month where efforts to educate those concerned about the disease inclusive early identification ,signs and symptoms associated with breast cancer are intensified.

To commemorate this Month, the Ministry of Health through Cancer Diseases Hospital is conducting free breast cancer screening among other awareness activities lined up.

Members of the public are therefore encouraged to take up this opportunity and participate in the free breast cancer screening currently being conducted at the Cancer Diseases Hospital.

Free screening for breast, prostate and cervical cancer throughout the month of October from 9am to 4pm every day weekends inclusive.
Come to Cancer Diseases Hospital.

Breast cancer free screening and health information on various cancers at your nearest government health facility and at Cancer Diseases Hospital

During this month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cancer Diseases Hospital is offering free breast cancer screening, free cervical and prostate cancer screening as well as health information on the different types of cancers.
Come and be screened and take the opportunity to learn more about the signs, symptoms and ways to reduce the risks of getting cancer. Services will be provided everyday of the week including weekends (Monday to Sunday) from 9am to 4pm (09:00hrs to 16:00hrs).

October breast cancer awareness month

Pink ladies commemorating the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Mrs Joelma's birthday at Cancer Diseases Hospital paediatric cancer ward. We appreciate you pink ladies.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Don't wait until its too late. Go to your nearest health facility and have yourself checked.

HPV vaccines prevent infection from the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) which is responsible for cervical cancer.