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USAID/Zambia’s work in health is aligned closely with Zambia's National Health Strategic Plan and uses proven approaches to combat malaria and tuberculosis; improve maternal and child health; and promote family planning and reproductive health. USAID/Zambia also focuses on preventing new HIV infections and provides care and treatment for those already infected with the virus.

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December 13, 2012

LUSAKA—The United States and Zambia today jointly launched the new television drama series Love Games, an exciting new TV series about love and relationships in a time of HIV. The show’s storyline will raise HIV awareness by exploring the behaviors that put people at risk of HIV.

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October 22, 2012

LUSAKA—In partnership with the Zambian government, the United States-supported Zambia Integrated Systems Strengthening Program began spraying over half a million targeted homes in Eastern, Northern, and Muchinga Provinces to kill mosquitoes that transmit malaria.  If all citizens who are offered this service accept it, over 2.5 million people will benefit from malaria protection. 

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October 17, 2012

LUSAKA—Today the United States government contributed ambulances and laboratory equipment to the Zambian government to help reduce maternal and newborn deaths.

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