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Medical Women’s Association of Zambia, c/o Zambia Medical AssociationUnit 2, Brentwood CourtStand 6458Los Angeles Boulevard, Lusaka (2026)

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20/10/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓: 𝐃𝐑. 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈 — 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏

For Dr. Chibesa Sekeleti, women’s healthcare goes beyond diagnosing and treating medical conditions. It is about listening to women, understanding their experiences and ensuring they have the knowledge, support and specialized care they need to thrive. Driven by this belief, she has built a career centred on women’s health, holistic care and improving how healthcare is delivered.

Dr. Sekeleti graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine from the Santa Clara School of Medicine in Cuba in 2012. She began her medical career with an internship at Ndola Central Hospital, followed by a rural posting at Lumwana District Hospital. These early experiences provided her with valuable clinical exposure and strengthened her understanding of healthcare delivery in different settings.

Determined to deepen her expertise, she pursued a Master’s degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Wuhan, China. Upon returning to Zambia, she joined Marybegg Health Services, where she continues to serve as a General Practitioner and Obstetrician-Gynaecologist.

However, her vision for women’s health extended beyond clinical practice. Driven by a passion for specialized reproductive healthcare, Dr. Sekeleti co-founded the second private specialist women’s reproductive health facility in Zambia, located in Solwezi and opened in 2023. She currently serves as its Managing Director, helping advance access to specialized care for women.

Her journey has not been without challenges. As a woman in medicine, she has experienced the realities of being overlooked and having to work harder to earn professional recognition and respect. Rather than allowing these experiences to discourage her, she has used them as motivation to keep pushing forward and expanding her contribution to healthcare.

Looking ahead, Dr. Sekeleti hopes to contribute to improvements in the broader health system, with a particular interest in understanding how healthcare is delivered and how it can be made more responsive to people's needs. For her, meaningful progress requires looking beyond clinical outcomes to examine the systems, experiences and circumstances that shape a person's health.

At the heart of her work is a commitment to empowering women. She believes that women’s sexual and reproductive health remains an area that deserves greater understanding, awareness and attention. Her goal is not only to help women achieve better health outcomes but also to equip them with the information they need to make informed decisions about their bodies and their lives.

Her philosophy reflects a broader understanding of medicine: treating an illness is only part of the responsibility. Healthcare professionals must also recognize the person behind the condition, taking into account their emotional, social and individual needs. This holistic approach is particularly important in women's sexual and reproductive health, where compassionate care, trust and understanding can make a lasting difference.

Through her clinical practice, leadership and advocacy for women's health, Dr. Chibesa Sekeleti continues to champion a model of healthcare that places women at the centre of their care and recognizes the importance of both specialized treatment and informed decision-making.

The Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) recognizes Dr. Chibesa Sekeleti for her dedication to advancing women's health, challenging barriers in medicine and contributing to a more compassionate and holistic approach to healthcare.

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06/10/2026

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🎀

This October, The Medical Women’s Association of Zambia (MWAZ) stands with women, families, survivors, and communities in the fight against breast cancer.

💗 Know your breasts. Know your risk. Get screened. Seek care early.
Early detection can save lives.

Let’s spread awareness, encourage regular breast health checks, support those affected, and empower every woman to take charge of her health.

Together, we can create a Zambia where no woman faces breast cancer alone. 💕

30/09/2026

MWAZ 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & SCIENTIFIC MEETING ✨

The Medical Women’s Association of Zambia (MWAZ) successfully held its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference at Savee Beach Resort in Siavonga on 25th and 26th of September,2026.

The event was graced by Dr Kennedy Lishimpi,Permanent Secretary ,Technical Services,Ministry of Health.
Former First lady Dr Christine Kaseba Sata and Former PS Dr Velepi Catherine Mtonga was a notable attendant.

Bringing together medical women and Dental surgeons ,healthcare professionals, partners, and stakeholders for a meaningful period of reflection, learning, engagement, and collaboration.

The Scientific Conference provided a valuable platform for sharing knowledge, research, experiences, and evidence-based practices, while the AGM offered an opportunity for members to review the Association’s achievements, discuss key priorities, strengthen accountability, and shape the way forward.
Awards were given to deserving men and women for their contributions to the Medical Profession.

We sincerely thank our guest of honor,all our members, speakers, presenters, partners, and stakeholders for their valuable contributions and participation in making this gathering a success.

Together, we continue to advance knowledge, strengthen leadership, and make a meaningful contribution to health in Zambia.

28/09/2026

THE 2026 MWAZ HE-FOR-SHE AWARD

Presented to Dr. Masiku Phiri🏅🏅🏅

In Recognition of Outstanding Support, Advocacy and Commitment to Women in Medicine and the Mission of MWAZ.

Dr. Masiku Phiri is President of the Zambia Medical Association (ZMA), having previously served as Secretary General. A distinguished medical leader, he is recognized for his commitment to professional collaboration, advocacy, and strengthening the voice of healthcare professionals in Zambia.
Throughout his leadership at ZMA, Dr. Phiri has worked closely with the Medical Women’s Association of Zambia (MWAZ), supporting partnership, mentorship, and the advancement of women in medicine.
As a male ally, he exemplifies the principles of He-for-She — using his leadership to champion inclusion and equal opportunity in healthcare. The MWAZ 2026 He-for-She Award honours him for his sustained commitment to collaboration and his support for women in the medical profession.

28/09/2026

THE 2026 MWAZ LEGACY COLLABORATION AWARD Presented to Life Sciences

In recognition of your valued partnership, generous support, and shared vision with MWAZ, creating lasting impact in communities and advancing health and well-being. 🏅🏅🏅

Yash Life Sciences is a healthcare and life sciences company committed to improving access to quality, reliable, and innovative healthcare solutions. The company is driven by a vision to contribute meaningfully to better health outcomes by supporting healthcare professionals, institutions, and communities with trusted products and services.

With a strong focus on quality, innovation, integrity, and customer satisfaction, Yash Life Sciences works to respond to the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. Through collaboration with healthcare professionals and other key stakeholders, the company seeks to promote responsible healthcare delivery and strengthen access to essential health solutions.

Yash Life Sciences believes that sustainable healthcare advancement requires more than quality products—it requires strong partnerships, continuous learning and innovation

28/09/2026

THE 2026 MWAZ PRESIDENT’S AWARD

Presented to Brigadier General (Rtd) Dr. Fridah Sakala Kazembe, Zambia’s First Female Brigadier General.🏅🏅🏅

In recognition of your pioneering service, leadership in the women’s movement, and distinguished contribution to medicine and the nation.

Brigadier General (Rtd) Dr. Fridah Sakala Kazembe is a trailblazer in Zambian military medicine and women’s leadership. She is a former President of the Medical Women’s Association of Zambia (MWAZ) and Regional Vice President for Near East & Africa of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA).

Her journey is historic. In 1977, while studying medicine at the University of Zambia, she joined the Zambia Army as an Officer Cadet. She completed her medical degree in 1979, undertook her internship at the University Teaching Hospital, and later completed her Officer Cadet training with the Zambia Air Force in Livingstone.

At the time, she was the *only female medical doctor* in the Zambia Army — a distinction she held alone for 40 years, until Dr. Lt Col. Serenje and the current generation of young women doctors followed in her footsteps.

Dr. Fridah Sakala Kazembe rose with distinction through the ranks to become *Commandant of Maina Soko Military Hospital*. In 2009, she made history as the *first woman in the Zambia Army to attain the rank of Brigadier General.*

Her contribution extends far beyond clinical practice. From 1990, she served as Honorary Lecturer at the University of Zambia, teaching and mentoring generations of medical students. She chaired the Defence Force Disaster Committee on Medical Services and helped formulate Zambia’s national disaster-response plans.

In 2003, she represented Zambia at MEDFLOOD, a six-week disaster-management exercise in Morocco. What began as a simulated flood-response exercise became a real-life mission when actual floods struck — her team provided medical care to communities that had gone years without structured health services.
Brig Gen (Rtd) Dr. Kazembe’s career is proof that the integration of women strengthens the Army — in military medicine, professional training, institutional leadership, and national disaster-response capability.

28/09/2026

THE 2026 MWAZ EMERGING LEADER AWARD

Presented to Dr. Elisa Mayondi🏅🏅🏅

In recognition of your demonstrated leadership potential, commitment to serving the health sector, and historic achievement as Zambia’s First Oral Pathologist.

Dr. Elisa Mayondi is a distinguished Zambian dental surgeon, oral pathologist, and part-time lecturer whose career reflects a strong commitment to advancing dentistry, oral healthcare, medical education, and professional leadership in Zambia.

She was initially trained as a Dental Therapist at Dental Training school in Lusaka,She holds a degree in Development studies,a certificate in diplomacy trained at Zambia institute of diplomacy and international studies,she was in the first cohort of CBU BDS intake.She got her post graduate Masters in Dentistry - Oral pathology at the University of the Western Cape.

Dr Mayondi is recognised as Zambia’s first female oral pathologist and has played an important role in strengthening the country’s dental and oral health sector. Through her clinical practice, academic engagement, mentorship, and professional service, Dr. Mayondi has contributed to the development of dental practice while championing greater participation of women in medicine and dentistry.

Dr. Mayondi serves as an Executive Member of the Medical Women’s Association of Zambia (MWAZ), where she contributes to initiatives promoting professional development, mentorship, advocacy, and the advancement of women in healthcare. She is also a member of the Building Advisory Committee of the Zambia Medical Association (ZMA), contributing her expertise to professional and organisational development.

In addition, she serves as Treasurer of the Zambia Dental Association (ZDA), reflecting her commitment to strengthening professional standards and supporting the growth of the dental profession in Zambia. She also serves in senior clinical leadership at Chawama First Level Hospital, where she is Head of Clinical Care, providing leadership in the delivery and coordination of healthcare services.

Beyond her clinical and leadership responsibilities, Dr. Mayondi is actively engaged in the wider scientific and professional community. She is a member of the African Society of Dental and Craniofacial Genetics, reflecting her interest in advancing knowledge and professional collaboration within specialised areas of dentistry and craniofacial health.

Throughout her career, Dr. Mayondi has demonstrated a passion for mentorship, advocacy, professional excellence, and the advancement of women in healthcare. Her work brings together clinical expertise, leadership, education, and service, making her an important contributor to Zambia’s healthcare and dental community.

Recognised for her dedication and contribution to the profession, Dr. Mayondi continues to inspire emerging healthcare professionals and advocate for excellence, collaboration, and stronger health systems. She is a proud recipient of the MWAZ Emerging Leader Award , in recognition of her outstanding contribution to healthcare and professional development.
Outside medicine she is a wife,farmer and mother.

28/09/2026

THE 2026 MWAZ PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

Presented to Dr Mpundu Makasa🏅🏅🏅

For Distinguished Service, Leadership and Excellence in Family Medicine, Medical Education and Primary Health Care.

Dr Mpundu Makasa is a Family Medicine specialist, public health expert, academic and researcher. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from Wroclaw Medical University in Poland, a Master of Public Health, a Master of Medicine in Family Medicine, both from the University of Zambia and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Bergen in Norway were she is currently also undertaking a postdoctoral fellowship. Dr Makasa is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Community and Family Medicine in the School of Public Health at the University of Zambia. Her responsibilities include teaching, postgraduate supervision (Masters and PhD), mentorship, research, curriculum development, institutional leadership and resource mobilisation.

She has made an exceptional contribution to the establishment and advancement of Family Medicine in Zambia. She played a central role in developing the country’s first Master of Medicine in Family Medicine programme in the country, in 2013, leading to actual commencement of training in 2019 at the the University of Zambia. She has further contributed to developing a PhD programme in Family Medicine, which has been approved, and now enrolling the first cohort of PhD candidates in Family Medicine.

Dr Makasa is the current President of the Association of Family Physicians of Zambia, a founding member and former Treasurer of the association. Internationally, she represents Zambia on the World Organization of Family Doctors Association—WONCA World, and the Africa Chapter and also serves as Regional Director for Southern Africa on the Primary Care and Family Medicine Education Network (PRIMAFAMED). Further Dr Makasa is a founding Fellow, Executive Committee member and Treasurer of the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Family Physicians (ECSACFP). She has further contributed to the adaptation of the ECSACFP curriculum in Zambia and with support from Northern University in the United States, Zambia, together with three other countries in the region will spearheard fellowship traning in Family Medicine to commence in June 2027 under the ECSACFP. This will ride on the existing local STP FM programme, run by the AFPZ through ZAMCOMS.

Her contribution extends to research, and has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications in Family Medicine, primary healthcare, maternal and child health and infectious diseases and research initiatives which include being:
1. Local PI on a project titlted “Improving the core functions of primary care in sub-Saharan Africa” NIHR (UK) funded multi-national project/co-recipient, University of Cape/Principal recipient
2. Co-PI on a project titlted “Strengthening Health Systems through Primary Care Leaders Education” NORHED II/PRICE (Norwegian funded), which provided scholarships to close to 30 trainees in Public Health (MPH), Family Medicine (MMed) and 10 PhD candidates.
Her previous honours include:
1. Operational research recognition award by the Southern Africa TB and Health Systems Support Project, supported by World Bank/MoH in 2019
2. Labour day award in recognition for outstanding work performance at the School of Public Health. Award given by University of Zambia, 2018
3. Best published paper of the year for 2017, entitled “Developing Family Medicine postgraduate program in Zambia”. Awarded by Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Family and Community Medicine
4. Labour day award in recognition of her contribution epidemic response, in Lusaka in 2003. Award given by Lusaka District Health Management Team, 2003

Through sustained leadership, scholarship, advocacy and mentorship, Dr Mpundu Makasa has helped establish Family Medicine as a recognised and growing medical specialty in Zambia. Her work continues to strengthen postgraduate training and prepare a new generation of Family Physicians to provide comprehensive, continuous and person-centred primary healthcare.
The 2026 MWAZ Professional Excellence Award honours her distinguished service and enduring contribution to Family Medicine, medical education and the strengthening of primary healthcare in Zambia and beyond.

28/09/2026

THE 2026 MWAZ LEADERSHIP AWARD

presented to Dr Misa Funjika🏅🏅🏅

In recognition of her exemplary leadership and Contribution to the profession.

Dr Misa Funjika is a distinguished Leader, A Consultant Ophthalmologist and Head Clinical Care at Ndola Teaching Hospital.
‎She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Zambia School of Medicine .
‎She holds a Master of Medicine in Ophthalmology from the University of Nairobi and a Master of Science in public health from University of Suffolk.
‎Dr Funjika is a Fellow of the Zambia college of medicine and surgery(ZACOMS) and a member of the College of Ophthalmology of East, Central and Southern Africa (COECSA).
‎She has actively served as a member of the Zambia Ophthalmological Society (ZOS) since 2011 where she has held offices of treasurer and past president.
‎Dr Funjika is Part of the management team that has worked tirelessly to develop and strengthen systems at Ndola Teaching Hospital.
‎She pioneered the post graduate training in Ophthalmology and has graduated a number of ophthalmologists under ZACOMS.
‎‎In 2024 Dr Funjika received recognition for her leadership role at NTH and was Honoured during the Ndola Women's Day celebration.
‎She has collaborated with Eye Health partners to mobilize resources for the building of the new Eye department at NTH.
‎The Construction started in 2024 at a cost of K2.5 million and the building has since been handed over with Plans for the unit to stand alone as a specialised eye hospital.
‎This has positioned the eye department as a recognised third level referral eye center.

‎Outside of Leadership and Medicine, Dr Funjika is a wife and a mother to 3 Beautiful children.

28/09/2026

THE 2026 MWAZ MENTORSHIP AWARD

Presented to Dr Mwansa Ketty Lubeya,Co-Founder, Young Emerging Scientists (YES) Zambia

In recognition of outstanding contribution to mentorship, research, and leadership development. 🏅🏅🏅

Dr Mwansa Ketty Lubeya, is an obstetrician–gynaecologist, academic, and public health researcher with extensive experience in clinical care, medical education, and health systems strengthening.
Dr Lubeya’s work focuses on advancing women’s, adolescents’, and young women’s health through evidence-informed practice, workforce development, and policy-relevant research. Over the past decade, she has contributed to strengthening maternal and reproductive health services through clinical service delivery, training of healthcare providers, and public engagement, with particular emphasis on cervical cancer prevention, sexual and reproductive health, and the prevention of gender-based violence.

She is a co-founder of the Young Emerging Scientists (YES) Zambia leadership and research mentorship programme, which supports undergraduate medical students and early-career doctors through mentorship, research skills development, and leadership training, contributing to sustainable national research and leadership capacity

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