B.
JUDICIAL MEASURES
137.
Zambian Courts abhor the deprivation of the right and will in proved cases
impose capital punishment against perpetrators.
C.
ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES
National Health Policy
138.
The National Health Policy aims at providing Zambians with equity of
access to effective and quality health care as close to the family as
possible. Primary health care is considered as the most basic strategy to
achieve this. The policy encourages intersectional collaboration between
the Ministry of Health and CSOs. The National Health Policy strives to
encourage preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative services and
encourages individuals to take responsibility of their health.
139.
National Health Policy also aims at improving child health and reducing
child mortality. The State Party, through the Ministry of Health and its
partners has embarked on massive nation-wide health campaigns for
children under five, on radio and national television.
The campaign
includes giving vaccinations and medicines to children below the age of
five, free of charge at all Government health centres. Child health weeks
are held every six months to boost the immunization of children and to
provide free intervention for prevention of malaria.
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