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9 June 2023
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Supporting efforts to end adolescent pregnancy.

Government of Sweden and UNFPA support national efforts to reduce high rates of adolescent pregnancy

As part of ongoing support to the Government of Zambia’s efforts to reduce the high adolescent pregnancy rate in Zambia, Swedish Ambassador to Zambia... Read more

5 May 2023
Statement
Midwifery: Nurse Edna Hilario performing Auscultation of Firosa's baby during her pregnancy consultation.

Statement by UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on the International Day of the Midwife 2023

Every year on this day, we celebrate midwives for their unwavering commitment to saving lives and ensuring the health and wellbeing of women and... Read more

4 May 2023
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Rabecca Phiri, a midwife in Chifunabuli district

In rural Chifunabuli district, midwives saving lives!

The delight in hearing the very first cry of a newborn baby, accompanied with the joy and relief expressed by the mother and family, makes me proud... Read more

28 April 2023
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UN Zambia Resident Coordinator (M) with young people at the ECOSOC Youth Forum - Zambia Watch Party

ECOSOC Youth Forum 2023 - Zambia's Watch Party

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum – Zambia’s Watch Party provided a platform for young people to engage in a dialogue around the... Read more

17 April 2023
Statement
UNFPA Zambia 2022 Annual Report

Message from the Representative for the 2022 Annual Report

"Through our 9th Country Programme with the Government of Zambia (2023-2027), we reaffirm our commitment to contribute towards the Zambia we... Read more

17 April 2023
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Dr. Paul Musoba, a young fistula surgeon at Solwezi General Hospital in North-Western Province of Zambia

Restoring hope, rebuilding lives: A day in the life of a fistula surgeon

In an interview with Dr. Paul Musoba, a young fistula surgeon at Solwezi General Hospital in North-Western Province of Zambia, he shares his... Read more

14 April 2023
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Hon. Twaambo Mutinta on the panel discussion on promoting health and well being in education for learners

At the 56th Session of the CPD, Zambian Parliamentarians re-affirm commitment to inclusive, quality and equitable access to education

The Zambian Parliamentary Caucus on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) participated at the 56th Session of the Commission on Population... Read more

7 April 2023
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The 2023 theme for World Health Day, 7 April, is “Health for all”

Six UNFPA programmes around the world ensuring “health for all” in a world of 8 billion

Today marks the first World Health Day that humanity will celebrate as 8 billion. The global population’s expansion to this landmark number reflects... Read more

31 March 2023
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Molivia, a young mother in Namwala district, smiles as she shares how a dignity kit helped secure her dignity during an emergenc

Amid heavy floods, UNFPA secures health and dignity of women and girls

In rural Namwala District of Southern Province, Molivia and her husband quickly gathered their garden tools and hastily made their way back from the... Read more

8 March 2023
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Celebrating women making a difference in the field of innovation and technology

"If we only have 5% of the women in the IT field globally, choose to be in that 5% because you are gifted, you are special and you are unique -... Read more

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