University Teaching Hospitals - Children's Hospital - Lusaka

06/12/2025

Thank you BDO Zambia for the continued support!

26/11/2025

The Zambia Paediatric Association - ZPA recently held their Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting under the theme:
“Sustaining Child Health Gains Through Innovation, Resilience and Local Action.”

We are proud to share that our Senior Medical Superintendent, Dr. Musaku Mwenechanya, was honoured in recognition of his dedicated public service to paediatrics and child health.

Our Acting Head of Clinical Care and Head of the Developmental Intervention Clinic, Dr. Nfwama Kawatu, was also honoured in recognition of her contribution to specialised paediatric care (Neurology).

Congratulations to all the deserving recipients for their impactful work and commitment to advancing child health in Zambia!

26/11/2025

20/11/2025

PWC ZAMBIA- WALKING AND RUNNING FOR A PURPOSE!

Today, we were honoured to host the Deputy Head of Mission at the British High Commission in Zambia Mr. Jason Tran as our Special Guest during the official handover of a generous cheque from PwC Zambia.

Earlier this year, PwC Zambia held a Walk/Run Aerobics event for Autism Awareness, in collaboration with the Zambia Paediatric Association - ZPA and proudly supported by Zamtel, Prudential, SES and Sanlam Life Insurance Zambia Limited

This event helped raise awareness around early identification, inclusion, and support for children on the autism spectrum.

Today’s donation is the outcome of the Walk/Run Aerobics event, dedicated to strengthening autism services and specialised child health care.

At the heart of these efforts is our Developmental Intervention Clinic (DIC), the only multidisciplinary centre of its kind in Zambia.

The DIC offers specialised care for autism, difficult-to-treat epilepsy, developmental delays, and other behavioural disorders. The clinic has a team of paediatricians, therapists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers working together to provide individualised care plans tailored to each child’s unique needs.

As a teaching hospital, the Unit also trains health workers from across the country, with the long-term goal of replicating similar multidisciplinary centres at provincial level so that families can access specialised services closer to home.

To ensure continuity of care, we have a dedicated communication line for follow-up support, enabling families to remain connected to our team even when they cannot return to the hospital immediately.

This donation strengthens this vital work, helping us reach more children, support more families, and improve outcomes nationwide.

We grateful to PwC Zambia, ZPA, the sponsors and families that participated in the Walk/Run Aerobics for Autism Awareness.

Your support and generosity made this donation possible and strengthen our work in providing specialised care for children.

Together we are building a healthier, more inclusive future for our children!

20/11/2025

Happy World Children’s Day!

19/11/2025

Here’s to the men who serve with heart every day. Happy International Men’s Day! 💙

18/11/2025

Today we were proud to join the UTHs-Women and Newborn Hospital who successfully hosted the World Prematurity Day celebrations, commemorating the day which falls on 17th November 2025.

This year’s theme, “Give preterm babies a strong start for a brighter future,” emphasises the critical need to provide preterm babies with the right care from the very beginning.

The earliest days of life are crucial — with interventions such as warmth, breastfeeding support, infection prevention, Kangaroo Mother Care, and consistent parental involvement playing a major role in improving survival, growth, and long-term health.

A strong start today truly shapes a brighter tomorrow.

By joining these celebrations, we stood in solidarity with families and health workers championing the wellbeing of our tiniest fighters.

Congratulations to UTHs-Women and Newborn on successfully hosting this year’s celebrations!!

💜 Together, we remain committed to ensuring every preterm baby has the opportunity to thrive.

17/11/2025

A truly heartwarming story! We celebrate Nenshiku for her courage in sharing her journey with diabetes. Her strength and openness shine a light for many other children walking a similar path.

14/11/2025

Today is !

DYK: Over 2⃣5⃣ million adults in Africa live with diabetes. The disease can impact people across all life stages, including childhood, the reproductive years, working age and older adulthood.

It is diagnosed by testing blood sugar. Early detection, access to care, and adopting healthier lifestyles are vital for managing the disease and preventing complications.

https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-diabetes-day/2025

13/11/2025

On 12th November 2025, the Children’s Hospital joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Pneumonia Day under the theme: “Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia in its Tracks.”

Through the Ministry of Health Zambia, we engaged the community in Kalingalinga to raise awareness on pneumonia, focusing on prevention, early recognition of symptoms, and the importance of seeking prompt care to save lives.

The occasion was graced by the Permanent Secretary – Technical Services, Dr. Kennedy Lishimpi, whose presence reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to protecting and improving child health outcomes.

We extend our appreciation to our partners who joined in amplifying this important message: Zambia Paediatric Association - ZPA, Unicef Zambia, Save the Children Zambia and CSO Coalition for Medical Oxygen Access.

Together, we continue to ensure that every breath counts for every child.

31/10/2025

We had a wonderful time this morning interacting with the team from Repro Limited, led by their Managing Director Mrs. Judy Lewis.

The team made a generous donation to our Renal Ward, which included mattresses, recreational materials, and cleaning and hygiene products.

Thank Repro Limited!