Zambia Medical Licentiate Practitioners Association

01/08/2025

HAPPY NEW MONTH.

25/07/2025

Deferred Cord Clamping + 100% Oxygen = Good Outcome in prematurity.
A worthy Read!

Pilot randomized trial shows safety and reduced early hypoxemia

25/07/2025

APPRECIATION FRIDAY | SO1EO5

SHINING A LIGHT ON NOMANTHOMBI & NOZIPHO JOHNSON.

BSc CM || MSc Public Health || MSc in HealthCare Mgt Fellow (Nozipho)

Meet the twin sisters Nomanthombi & Nozipho Johnson who are proud Medical Licentiates Practicing Medicine in Kabwe, Zambia.
Despite being miles away from home (Originally from South Africa), Zambia has become like home to them with wonderful experiences gotten from numerous interactions they have in their line of duty.
They describe the experiences as, ''eye opening to experience how Zambian practice is conducted. With love, care, empathy and humility".

The ladies serve as lecturers in clinical sciences when they are not attending to patients.

Asked about a message they would like to share with colleagues, the sisters urged fellow cadres to be compassionate and show empathy to people with different needs as they attend to them. They further added that, despite challenges being faced as MLs, we should always ask ourselves the most important question: Why did we start? - To make a difference, to help others and to be part of a profession that truly cares!

When they are not in the ward or in front of a class lecturing, Nomanthombi & Nozipho are seasoned bakers (Photos in the post). If you are in Kabwe, feel free to get in touch with them on +260962860110.

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24/07/2025

A worthy Read

MINNEAPOLIS — Adverse childhood experiences are prevalent, influencing not only headache risk and frequency but also trauma processing behavior and holding far-reaching consequences for care seeking, according to a presenter.“The traditional [adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)] are rea...

23/07/2025

For God & Country!
In Unity We stand

18/07/2025

WE GIVE OUR ALL IN EVERY SHIFT - YET THEY DEDUCT OUR PAY IN SILENCE!

16/07/2025

APOLOGY AND FORMAL WITHDRAWAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PRESS STATEMENT ON HPCZ BILL
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The Zambia Medical Licentiate Practitioners’ Association (ZMLPA) sincerely apologizes for the inadvertent release and circulation of a press statement concerning the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) Bill, which was published on 15 July 2025, as this information was not intended for public consumption.

We acknowledge that the statement was released prematurely, without obtaining the requisite approval from the relevant authorities and before completion of the internal vetting process. This oversight falls short of the standards of professionalism and due diligence to which ZMLPA is committed.

Out of respect for the Health Professions Council of Zambia, our partners, stakeholders, and the legislative process, ZMLPA hereby formally withdraws the statement published on 15 July 2025 in its entirety.

We emphasize that the Association never intended to disclose sensitive information prematurely or to be linked to unauthorized communications.

Accordingly, we respectfully request all recipients and media outlets to disregard the contents of that release, as it does not represent an official position or authorized communication from ZMLPA.

We deeply regret any confusion or inconvenience this incident may have caused. ZMLPA remains dedicated to constructive engagement, transparency, and upholding the highest professional standards in all our operations and communications. We are actively reviewing our procedures to prevent recurrence. Our goal is to ensure that all future statements are duly authorized and accurately reflect the collective position of the Association.

Thank you for your understanding and your continued trust in ZMLPA.

Signed
Lasgih Musukuma Maimba
President
Zambia Medical Licentiate Practitioners’ Association

16/07/2025

ZMLPA 🤝 COAZ
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Leaders from the Zambia Medical Licentiates Practitioner's Association led by the President Lasgih Musukuma Maimba and SG Mr Sialwani Held a collaborative and consultative meeting on Friday with the Clinical officers Association of Zambia (COAZ) Leadership represented by President Jones Neba & SG Mr Kamfwa.

The two Associations discussed among others but not limited to Collaborative engagement in matters affecting members of the respective associations and roadmap in the fight for the Right salary scale and proper working conditions for the organisations respective members.

14/07/2025

The recent Outbreak of Pneumococcal Meningitis In Mwense, Front line Cadres are expected to be on High alert in quickly recognizing the disease.

Quick Facts About Meningitis
1. Etiology (Causes)
Bacterial meningitis is most critical in outbreaks—common pathogens include Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae type b.

Transmission is via respiratory droplets—close and prolonged contact in dormitories increases risk.

2. Signs & Symptoms
Watch for this classic triad in students/pupils: Fever, Neck stiffness (difficulty bending neck forward) and Severe headache and/or altered mental status (confusion, drowsiness)

Other red flags: Nausea/vomiting, photophobia
In meningococcal cases: non-blanching purple/petechial rash, cold extremities, fast breathing—signs of sepsis.

3. Raising the Index of Suspicion
Act immediately if any of the following are present:
- Fever + headache + neck stiffness + altered consciousness (especially if two or more are present).
- New rash that doesn’t fade (non-blanching) especially with fever.
- Rapid deterioration, seizures, breathing difficulty, or limb coldness (possible meningococcal sepsis).

4. Diagnosis & Initial Management
Urgent medical referral—take the student to a health facility immediately.
Blood cultures and ideally lumbar puncture (CSF analysis) needed to identify pathogen—but do not delay antibiotic administration.
Head CT scan before LP only if there are signs of raised intracranial pressure: altered consciousness (GCS < 11), focal neurologic signs, papilledema, or seizures. Otherwise, perform LP promptly.

5. Management (WHO 2025 guidelines)
Start empirical antibiotics immediately:
Adults/adolescents (~>1 month to

11/07/2025

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11/07/2025

APPRECIATION FRIDAY
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SHINING A LIGHT ON MLP TRESFORD LWANGA - BSc, MSc, PhD Fellow.

ML Lwanga is based at Sichili Mission Hospital in Mulobezi District of Western Province.
He Holds a Masters in Immuno-pathology from Mulungushi University - a milestone he describes not just a mark for career & personal development but as a symbol of strength and potential that lies in Medical Licentiates.
His first publication is Entitled "Expression of Interleukin-4 in schistosomiasis is influenced by age"
The paper advances understanding of the evolvement of immune mechanisms to Schistosomiasis with varying ages and exposure - Further improving diagnostics and patient tailored treatment.
You can read the full research paper here : https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0013176
Away from practice, ML Lwanga is a registered researcher with focus on neglected tropical diseases.
Asked about any message he has for colleagues, Mr Lwanga wrote, " I encourage each of you to keep pushing forward, no matter the challenges. Our journey is tough, but our purpose is greater. Let this be a reminder that your dreams are valid, your work matters, and together, we are paving the way for greater recognition and impact in both clinical and academic medicine. Keep striving you belong at every table of progress"