Zambia: Zambezi Targets 23,982 Children for Child Health Week

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Zambia

Health

The headline says that Zambia’s Zambezi district is targeting 23,982 children during Child Health Week. The supplied article text provides no further details about planned activities or services.

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