Who Are We?
The Zambia Paediatric Association (ZPA) is a professional organization that focuses on the health and well-being of children. It is made up of pediatricians, child health professionals, and other stakeholders involved in child health care in Zambia.
Vision
A thriving community of health practitioners providing optimal health and well-being for all children in Zambia.
To advocate and foster health promotion, disease prevention, and evidence-based care through research, quality medical education and continuous professional development for the ultimate well-being of the child.
Our Values
Excellence
Inclusiveness
Integrity
Innovation
Professionalism
Our Guiding Principles
We have a dual mandate to ensure and maintain professional standards among our members, and function as a torchbearer for all issues relating to the well-being of all children in Zambia. To this effect, our guiding principles are as follows:
Advancement of the field of paediatrics and child health.
Providing advocacy for child health issues.
Provision of leadership to decision-makers in all spheres of society regarding paediatrics and child health.
Responding to emerging threats and health issues guided by contemporary evidence.
Strategic partnerships.
Our Strategic Plan
Our 2024 – 2028 Strategic plan has 6 focus areas.
Financial stability for strategic and sustaniable growth
Professional growth, training and wellbeing
Safety and standards of practice
Fostering an environment of inclusivity, growth and collaboration
Research and innovation for policy change
Community engagement and child wellbeing advocacy
Our Our Partners
