A província de Gaza continua sendo a que mais trabalhadores mineiros Moçambicanos tem na África do Sul, uma estatística histórica que perdura até aos dias de hoje. Apesar de um alargamento do recrutamento da mão-de-obra a outros países de África e do mundo para as minas, a zona Sul de Moçambique continua sendo uma das que mais trabalhadores mineiros fornece às minas sul africanas, com destaque para as Províncias de Gaza e Inhambane.
Published: 26 February 2018
Though TB Prevalence rates in Copper belt province in Zambia, is mainly attributed to the occupational risks associated with the mines, the burden of TB among mine workers and mining communities is not entirely known. The Workmen’s Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act stipulates that any mine worker diagnosed with either TB or silicosis should not work in a scheduled area of the mine. This has proved to be a barrier to seeking care for TB within the mine health institutions. Furthermore, the potential for loss of employment and income due to TB diagnosis prevents care seeking by this population-high risk for spread of TB. Miners also offer false addresses, hence lost to followup.
Published: 26 February 2018
This is lifesaving story for my wife and myself. My name is Moses Mulenga, I am 51years married to Mrs Elizabeth Mulenga, who is 44years old. My wife and I have three (3) children. I worked as a miner for Konkola Copper Mine for 26yrs.
Published: 25 February 2018
Lusaka, Zambia –Community of Practice (CoP) experts on Research, Monitoring and Evaluation from Zambia, Lesotho, Mozambique and Malawi have identified research priorities and thematic areas to inform policies and practices in the management of Tuberculosis and occupational lung diseases at national and regional level.
Published: 25 February 2018
The Commissioner for Social Affairs of the African Union Commission (AUC), His Excellency Dr Mustapha Sidiki Kalolo has urged Member States to make it a requisite to reach, test and treat all the vulnerable populations in areas where TB control is the weakest, including mining communities.
Published: 24 February 2018
Up until recently there has been a lack of functioning diagnostic equipment in secondary and tertiary facilities. What equipment has been available when functional have often been described as antiquated.
Published: 25 February 2018
TB that does not respect administrative boundaries and tackling the disease requires a coordinated effort by neighbouring districts across borders to accelerate prevention, diagnosis, case management and treatment.
Published: 25 February 2018
19 April 2017, Johannesburg, South Africa – A joint delegation of experts on health, mining and labour from Zambia is visiting South Africa on a four day Technical Exchange mission on Occupational Health and Safety, and Mine Health Regulation under the Southern Africa Tuberculosis and Health Systems Support (SATBHSS) project.
Published: 25 February 2018
Health research specialists are gathered in Zambia where they are conducting a seven day intensive course in operational research for 16 program management staff working in Tuberculosis and occupational health and safety in the Ministries of Health (MoH) of Zambia, Lesotho, Malawi and Mozambique, representing 4 from each country.
