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.
Put ice on your ankle to reduce pain and swelling. Do this for 20 to 30 minutes, every three to four hours, for two to three days or until the pain has gone. After that, ice your ankle once a day until you have no other symptoms. Never put ice directly against the skin, wrap it in a cloth. Compress your ankle.