Zambia : Seven-Year-Old Boy Recovering After Emergency Surgery At Levy Mwanawasa Hospital

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: Zambia

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A seven-year-old boy is recovering after emergency surgery at Levy Mwanawasa Hospital in Zambia. The child underwent an operation and is in recovery. Details of the surgery have not been disclosed.

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