Dr. Ngoma J

31/03/2026

Tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease affecting millions of people worldwide, remains a serious but preventable and curable disease.

Treating TB requires more than just starting medication. It demands regular follow-up, a consistent supply of medicines, and uninterrupted care throughout the entire treatment period.

In 2025, MSF in Ethiopia treated over 800 TB/HIV patients. However, at our facility in Kule refugee camp, our outpatient department saw about a 65% increase in TB patients last year, a rise exacerbated by aid cuts affecting the region.

In 2026, our teams continue to see the same troubling pattern: patients arriving after their treatment follow-up was interrupted due to disruptions in the services they previously relied on.

On World Tuberculosis Day, we highlight the urgent need to ensure uninterrupted, quality healthcare across communities affected by TB.

06/02/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 | 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital is now offering long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (CAB-LA) through the ART Department.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐀𝐁-𝐋𝐀?
CAB-LA (Cabotegravir) is a long-acting injectable medicine for HIV prevention. It is given as an intramuscular injection to individuals who are HIV-negative and at ongoing risk of HIV acquisition.
The service is FREE
𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲
Time: 08:00 – 16:00 hours
𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬:
✔ Clients complete a standardized HIV risk assessment
✔ Mandatory HIV testing is done according to national guidelines
✔ Eligible HIV-negative clients are initiated on CAB-LA
✔ Injections are given at baseline, 4 weeks, and then every 8 weeks
𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐀𝐁-𝐋𝐀?
✅ Highly effective HIV prevention when taken on schedule
✅ No daily pills — say goodbye to pill fatigue
✅ Discreet and convenient (one injection every two months)
✅ Consistent protection, especially for those who struggle with daily oral PrEP
Clients also receive comprehensive counselling, education on possible side effects, and follow-up support to ensure safe and continuous care.
Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital remains committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based, and client-centered HIV prevention services to our community.
📍 Visit the ART Department today.

24/12/2025

A 3-day-old neonate presents with peripheral cyanosis, saturating 70-80% on oxygen, no other symptoms, breastfeeding well, passing stool well. What's the likely diagnosis?

09/12/2025

When you come for a sleepover ,just focus on me not ati ,”babe” ,why is your blanket written MATERO LEVEL ONE hospital ?”

30/11/2025

26/08/2025

A death row inmate was asked for his last wish before ex*****on. He requested a pen and paper and wrote to his mother:

"Dear Mom,
If the law was fair, you would be sitting next to me, waiting to be executed. But since the law is blind, I am the only one convicted for the crimes we committed together.

Mom, do you remember when I was 3 and stole my brother’s sweets? You said nothing. At 5, I took our neighbor’s toys – you didn’t correct me. When I was 12, I hid my cousin’s ball, and you pretended not to see it. At 15, when I was expelled, Dad wanted to punish me, but you argued with him and defended me. When I stole a bike at 17, you stayed silent.

You loved me, but you never corrected me. Now, I am here because of that. By the time you read this, I will be gone.

Your loving son."

To all parents:
Proverbs 13:24 –
"Those who spare the rod hate their children, but those who love them are careful to discipline them."

Love your children, but don’t forget to discipline them.

24/08/2025

A woman came into the delivery room , 36 weeks pregnant with contractions and she was already 3cm dilated .

Can you imagine that she had only been to antenatal just once and it was around 10 weeks when she came to register and just to know how many weeks she was.

Then she stopped coming.

She had done no other ultrasounds or tests during pregnancy.

A couple of minutes after she arrived , she was prepared for birth and her water broke

As soon as her water was broken she started to bleed and the baby went into distress very quickly.

She had to be rushed into the theatre for an emergency cesarean section to be performed but unfortunately the baby di ed before they entered the theater .

Cesarean section was carried out successfully and a de ad baby boy delivered.

When the placenta was removed, the reason why the baby d! ed was noticed.

Blood vessels were on the sac surrounding the baby and had burst when her water was broken.

If she had gone for antenatal care , it would have been identified and a cesarean section planned. Baby would have survived.

Mother was stitched up and sent to the ward for recovery.

I hope you learnt some Lessons here??

Pregnancy isn't a joke.

You're solely responsible for you and your baby when you're pregnant.

You make decisions that determine whether both of you live or not.

Your doctor or midwife can help you make the right decisions but they cannot decide for you.

Many have lost their lives or the lives of their babies because of wrong decisions they made.

Love yourself enough to make the right decisions for you and your baby.

Don't skip antenatal care.

Make sure you take your scans seriously. If you dont do any at all, do one to determine the location of your pregnancy and how many babies you're having when you get a positive test, one around 20-22 weeks to check if your baby is growing with all its necessary parts and if you have no problems with your placenta and cervix and one around 30-32 weeks

02/08/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Lizzy Banda, Stê Vëñ, Tejin Sirpali

01/08/2025

Big shout out to my newest top fans! Zambian Universities, Memory N Chisi

01/08/2025

July is Fibroid Awareness Month.
Fibroids are a common yet often overlooked women’s health concern. Many women live with symptoms without knowing the cause.

Let’s prioritise women’s health — because awareness saves lives.