Midwifery is one of the oldest recorded professions. References to midwives appear in some of the earliest written records of human civilisation. The Ebers Papyrus (c. 1550 BCE) includes descriptions of pregnancy and birth care provided by women acting in a midwifery role. Midwives are also referenced in ancient texts from Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome, including the writings of Hippocrates and later Soranus of Ephesus in the 1st–2nd century CE. Ancient records show that long before modern health

As Zambia turns 61, the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) celebrates growth, resilience and collaboration. 🇿🇲 Our Deputy Registrar - Technical Services, Dr. Muhumpu Kafwamfwa, reflects on how far HPCZ has come, expanding the number of regulated practitioners, increasing licensed health facilities and strengthening regulatory oversight in a constantly evolving health sector. Dr. Kafwamfwa notes that emerging advancements such as Telemedicine and AI-assisted care are presenting new reg

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