Distinguished delegates, esteemed colleagues, invited guests, and valued partners in
8 to 9 August 2025, Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Livingstone
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 61st Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Zambia Medical Association (ZMA), taking place from 8th to 9th August 2025 at Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone.
This year’s theme is:
“Sustainable Healthcare Financing as a Cornerstone Towards Universal Health Coverage”
Come and find out from those leading the charge.
Harnessing homegrown solutions for sustainable healthcare financing
1Private sector role in bridging the service and financing gap as well as the attainment of UHC.
2Healthcare indicators (Maternal Mortality, Infant Mortality etc) amid foreign aid unpredictability
3Role of digital health in mitigating healthcare financing challenges.
4Founder, Power Industries
Pathologist and global health researcher examining cancer trends in immunocompromised populations, especially in the context of HIV and HPV co-infections.
UTH, Child Care Unit
Child protection advocate and public health specialist analyzing gender-based violence data to drive policy change and support victim-centered care models.
Health Financial Services, Twambe
Health economist with a strong background in immunization financing, focused on improving cost-efficiency in vaccine delivery programs across sub-Saharan Africa.
Medical Doctor, Cardios Services
Medical device evaluator and clinician-researcher working to ensure the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic tools used in Zambia’s largest hospitals.
Founder, Shopaka
Trauma care advocate and health systems analyst with a focus on injury prevention and emergency response across underserved regions of Zambia.
Lead Medical Doctor, Mugayuwa Hospital
An infectious disease expert passionate about malaria elimination strategies, Dr. Pembe leads national programs integrating digital tools into community and facility-level care.
Developer Expert
An innovator in public health technology, Dr. Chilambwe explores how emerging tools like drones can solve critical access issues in remote healthcare settings.
Founder, Galimot Research Centre
A dedicated clinical researcher with over a decade of experience in digital health systems, committed to enhancing data use and service delivery across Zambia’s health facilities.
THEME:
Motoka Cayenne
Explores how outpatient health workers at Solwezi General Hospital understand and use SmartCare, a health information system, through a cross-sectional study.
Pembe Bwali
Analyzes the current landscape and feasibility of using drone technology to support medical logistics and healthcare delivery in Zambia.
Laurent Bandra
Introduces a national digital tool for auditing severe malaria and related deaths, aimed at improving data and reducing mortality.
Motoka Cayenne
Details a local initiative to eliminate malaria using single low-dose primaquine treatment in Sinda District!
Motoka Cayenne
Highlights and summarizes key takeaways from the first day’s presentations and discussions.
Elisa Rokanda
Presentations by supporting organizations showcasing their contributions to healthcare and partnership opportunities.
Pembe Bwali
Official address by the ZMA President outlining association priorities and setting the tone for Day 2
James amaka
Guest of Honor officially opens the event with remarks on national health strategy and collaboration.
Distinguished delegates, esteemed colleagues, invited guests, and valued partners in
Dear Esteemed Partners, On behalf of the Zambia Medical Association,
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