We would like to express our gratitude to the Ministry of Health, and especially to the Lusaka. PMO and the DMOs of Chongwe, Kafue and Luangwa for their commitment to the development. and implementation of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Initiative in. Zambia.
The length of time it takes for a sprained ankle to heal depends upon the extent of the injury. Recovery times can range anywhere from 5 days to 12 weeks. There are three different types of ankle sprains, from slight stretching of the ligaments to complete tearing of ligaments.
1 Takes 1-2 months to heal a sprained ankle. 2  Up to 30% of people still have pain 1 year later! 3  Does not properly or fully heal ankle damage. 4  Does not improve range of motion in ankle. 5  Does not heal nerve damage in the ankle. 6  Does not improve strength in the ankle or calf.