Zambia Paediatric Association - ZPA

25/03/2026

Update: Career Guidance Series in Paediatrics and Child Health – Episode 1

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Zambia Paediatric Association regrets to inform you that the first episode of our Career Guidance Series in Paediatrics and Child Health, originally scheduled for Thursday, has been rescheduled to Friday, 27th March 2026 at the same time (16:00–17:00 hrs).

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may have caused.

Please join us on the same Zoom link (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84049637667?pwd=aeNsIkBDnvf1rutvbXjRDylRJ9i45r.1) for this important session with Dr Jombo Namushi, Paediatric Infectious Disease Specialist and Head of Training at the University of Zambia School of Medicine, Department of Paediatric and Child Health.

Date: Friday, 27th March 2026
Time: 16:00–17:00 hrs
Platform: Zoom : https://lnkd.in/dMUAaMcc
Meeting ID: 840 4963 7667
Passcode: 959984

We look forward to your active participation as we explore the roadmap to specialising in Paediatric Infectious Diseases in Zambia.

24/03/2026

🌟 **Career Guidance Series in Paediatrics and Child Health – Episode 1** 🌟

The Zambia Paediatric Association is excited to launch the **first of many to come** in our Career Guidance Series in Paediatrics and Child Health!

Join us as **Dr. Jombo Namushi**, Paediatric Infectious Disease Specialist and Head of Training at the University of Zambia School of Medicine Department of Paediatric and Child Health, takes us through the **roadmap to specialising in Paediatric Infectious Diseases in Zambia**.

🗓 **Date:** 26th March 2026
⏰ **Time:** 16:00–17:00 hrs
💻 **Platform:** Zoom
https://lnkd.in/dMUAaMcc

Meeting ID: 840 4963 7667
Passcode: 959984

This session is designed for medical students, interns, and doctors with a passion for child health who are looking to navigate their career path in paediatrics.

🩺 Discover the journey
📚 Understand the training pathway
🌍 Explore opportunities in Paediatric Infectious Diseases

Don’t miss this insightful session—stay tuned for joining details!

17/03/2026

Happy Birthday to our esteemed President, Dr Donald Bwalya Mumba

Today, we celebrate not only a remarkable leader but also a passionate paediatrician who truly wears many hats—clinician, mentor, advocate, and champion for child health in Zambia. Your advocacy for children and your commitment to their well-being inspire us and shape the future of paediatric care.

May this new year bring you continued strength, joy, and even greater impact as you lead with excellence and heart.

Happy Birthday!!!!

12/03/2026

Today, the Zambia Paediatric Association joins the world in commemorating World Kidney Day 2026. 🌍💚

Under the theme “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” we celebrate the progress made in kidney care for children in Zambia—including advancements in paediatric nephrology and renal transplant services, a historic milestone for our health system.

We remain committed to promoting early detection, prevention, and equitable kidney care for every child.

Healthy kidneys. Healthy children. Brighter futures.

12/03/2026

Happy Youth Day, Zambia! 🇿🇲

Today, we celebrate the energy, courage, and potential of our young people. The Zambia Paediatric Association remains committed to promoting the health and well-being of every child and adolescent.

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08/03/2026

In every healthy child's laugh, we see the tireless work of women—mothers, healers, and advocates.
Today, the Zambia Paediatric Association salutes every woman. You give love, care, and courage every day to our thriving children.

Happy International Women's Day.

03/03/2026

Did you know? Hearing loss is affecting millions of school-age children worldwide—and many children in Zambia are equally affected!

According to the World Report on Hearing (2021) and the Global Burden of Disease Study (2021), around 90 million children and adolescents aged 5–19 years live with hearing loss. In many low-resource settings like Zambia, it often goes undiagnosed and untreated.
Common causes—such as otitis media with effusion (OME), chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), and impacted earwax—are preventable and treatable, yet they remain widespread in children. Hearing loss can start subtly and worsen over time if not addressed.

When left unaddressed, it doesn't just affect hearing—it impacts:

1. Speech and language development
2. Cognitive growth
3. Social skills
4. School performance
5. Future employment opportunities
6. Long-term economic well-being

As the Zambia Paediatric Association (ZPA), we are committed to child health and well-being.
Early detection and intervention can change lives!

Parents, teachers, and caregivers:

Watch for signs such as difficulty following conversations, turning up the volume, or delayed speech.

Visit your nearest health facility for ear examination and screening during routine clinic visits.

Let's break the silence on hearing loss—together we can ensure every Zambian child has the chance to hear, learn, and thrive! 💙 👂
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Tag a parent or teacher who needs to see this.

03/03/2026

Please register, we are a day away from this training!!!!

Across countries, pediatric societies and medical associations are coming together to advance HPV vaccination for cervical cancer prevention.

Zambia Paediatric Association is proud to be part of the global initiative – the Vaccinate Adolescents Against HPV Cancers (VACs) program – that aims to transform collective intent into coordinated action.

🌍 Join us on March 4 as global health leaders and medical societies come together to launch this important step forward.

👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Szinbd-dT8uXaVdiXYa59A

02/03/2026

Please register!!! We are 2 days away from the training 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Across countries, pediatric societies and medical associations are coming together to advance HPV vaccination for cervical cancer prevention.

Zambia Paediatric Association is proud to be part of the global initiative – the Vaccinate Adolescents Against HPV Cancers (VACs) program – that aims to transform collective intent into coordinated action.

🌍 Join us on March 4 as global health leaders and medical societies come together to launch this important step forward.

👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Szinbd-dT8uXaVdiXYa59A

27/02/2026

Dr. Christopher Chabala and Liteta Mushokela were overjoyed to have access to these resources, which will undoubtedly bridge the knowledge gap in paediatric care for frontline health workers.

27/02/2026

The Zambia Paediatric Association (ZPA) hands over the paediatric protocols and paediatric algorithms to the Luapula, Muchinga, and Northern provinces to improve access to evidence-based, up-to-date guidelines.

The protocols and algorithms will be used by all frontline workers in the hospitals across the country.

The ZPA President (Dr. Donald Bwalya Mumba) and Business and Resource Mobilisation Secretary. (Dr. Bwalya Chanda ) urged the provinces to utilise these resources to improve the quality of care for children in their provinces.

26/02/2026

You invited!!
Please Remember to register!!!