Lewanika General Hospital

01/10/2025

In 2023, these were the key drivers of new cases in Africa:
🔴 HIV
🔴 Undernutrition
🔴 Alcohol use disorders
🔴 Smoking (esp. men)
🔴 Diabetes

-WHO

11/09/2025

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11/09/2025

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28/08/2025

"MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS"

Holding on to hope can be hard, especially when experiencing mental health challenges. Life might feel chaotic, and that might make it difficult to know how to move forward. Maybe you can’t escape negative self-talk, and you feel yourself sinking into hopelessness.

SILENCE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS, REPLACE THEM WITH LIFE- GIVING CONFIDENCE.
One of the best ways to do that is to keep doing what you’ve been so good at for the past few days—find
yourself through positive talk, practising gratitude, connecting with family and friends, cultivating skillset, acknowledging it's OK to fail, and feeling down sometimes. Connect spiritually

SCRIPTURE GROUNDS US IN TRUTH.
That’s always important, but all the more so when we’re facing mental health challenges, which can make it easy to believe in worst-case scenarios. Without truth to stand on, we can end up convincing ourselves that we’ll never feel healthy or that no one will ever know our real selves. As our thoughts are swirling, sometimes we just need to hold on to something firm and true.
Let’s hold on to the truth and let go of lies

CONSIDER THIS !
Life situations are not permanent. Find peace even in stormy weather. You're not alone. Talk to someone or seek professional help.

25/08/2025

Your health is your wealth

15/08/2025

11/08/2025

06/08/2025

BREASTFEEDING WEEK CAMPAIGN LAUNCH.

The Ministry of Health last week officially launched the Breastfeeding Week, under the Theme, " Prioritize Breastfeeding: create sustainable Support Systems".

Today, The Mongu District Health Office launched the Breastfeeding Week campaign at Lewanika General Hospital.

This year's campaign highlights the importance of creating supportive environments for breastfeeding, especially in the work place, and the communities at large.

Speaking at the launch this morning, The District Commissioner- Mongu, Mr Morgan Akabeswa said, " The theme- prioritize Breastfeeding: create sustainable Support, resonates with the National Health Agenda and the commitment to the wellbeing of every Zambian Child and Mother, as outlined in the 2022 to 2026 Strategic Plan, which focuses on improving the overall status of the population and achieving universal Health coverage.

He further said that, " The New Dawn Government under the stewardship of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr Hakainde Hichilema, is committed to implementing Warm Chain Breastfeeding, a comprehensive approach which places the Mother and Baby's health at the core."

This Approach encompasses a network of inter- connected support systems that span from pregnancy through to a child's second Birthday .

Meanwhile, the District Health Director, Dr S. Lioma said that, " Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure the wellbeing of mothers and babies as it provides essential nutrients, boosts baby's immune system, and fosters a strong bond between mother and child.

However, there are many challenges that Breastfeeding mothers face such as; lack of support, societal pressure,and inadequate Health Care Services.

He called upon everyone to work together to create sustainable Support Systems to provide breastfeeding knowledge, confidence, and skills to breastfeed successfully. As well as to promote policies and programs that support breastfeeding

01/08/2025

DISPELLING SOME MYTHS ABOUT LUMBER PUNCTURE...

WHAT IS LUMBAR PUNCTURE?

Lumbar puncture is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal, most commonly to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic testing.

WHAT IS NOT TRUE ABOUT LUMBAR PUNCTURE?

1. Lumbar puncture does not kill...

30/07/2025

JUNIOR RESIDENCE MEDICAL OFFICERS CELEBRATE...

Junior Residence Medical Officers this morning surprised Dr Samutumwa Njekwa with a cake in celebration of his appointment as Provincial Health Director - Western Province.

To many, members of staff, and patients alike. Dr, Njekwa is held in the highest esteem not only as Medical Doctor, but also as a Leader who has a big heart, and a Listening Ear.

It goes without saying that Dr Njekwa is loved by many.

Cheers to a healthy and fulfilled life as he arises to new heights.
And yes of course, greater things to come!

29/07/2025

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO DR SAMUTUMWA NJEKWA.

On behalf of Lewanika General Hospital and Management, We express our sincere most congratulations on your appointment as Provincial Health Director - Western Province.

This appointment speaks to your exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to healthcare.

We are confident that your diligence to duty and your expertise will positively impact healthcare delivery in Western province.

We wish you the best of Best in your new assignment.

We look forward to work and co-operate with you.

28/07/2025

A VOTE OF THANKS FROM A PATIENT' S RELATIVE.

My name is Njekwa, I come from, kaama, here in Mongu District, about 65 km from here.
I have brought a patient.

I'm very grateful that, for the first time we have a Renal Unit here at Lewanika General Hospital.

In the past we were suffering such that we had to travel to Lusaka for treatment, but now we come here at Lewanika Hospital.

we thank the Government for this development here.
People were suffering greatly, some were just dying for lack of money.

But today, help has come.I encourage others to come to seek help.

PR Unit - LGH