AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCancer Care Boost: President Hichilema commissioned a US$31m upgrade at Lusaka’s Cancer Diseases Hospital, unveiling refurbished radiotherapy and imaging equipment and calling it a step toward making Zambia a regional oncology hub; he also flagged plans for more cancer hospitals in Ndola and Livingstone and a Medical Tourism City near KKIA. Health Tourism & Training: An Israeli team helped train Zambia’s first generation of pediatric cardiac surgeons and supervised heart surgeries at Lusaka’s National Heart Hospital, including unveiling a new heart-lung machine. Tourism Tech for Zambia: HCAZ streamed the launch of Tuleya.africa at HCAZ’s 60th AGM, pitching a new booking and online payments platform for hotels, lodges, stays and activities. Wildlife Conservation: Luangwa’s Luambe National Park fitted critically endangered white-backed vultures with solar satellite trackers to map movements and strengthen conservation. Travel Policy Watch: The US made its visa bond programme permanent for business and tourism visas, with bonds up to $20,000 for nationals of 50 countries, affecting travel planning for visitors from the region. Regional Travel News: Eswatini will host 300+ health experts in August, a reminder of how conferences keep regional travel moving. Cross-Border Access: Zimbabwe plans a larger passenger-and-vehicle ferry for the Kasambabezi Border Post to improve trade and tourism between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
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