About Us
The Zambia Ministry of Health’s core mandate is to improve the health and well-being of the Zambian population by providing equitable access to cost-effective, quality healthcare services. This includes developing and implementing healthcare policies, programs, and regulations, and collaborating with other sectors to address the social determinants of health. The ministry also aims to achieve universal health coverage and contribute to the nation’s socioeconomic development by fostering a healthy and productive citizenry.
Key Aspects of the Mandate
Policy and Regulation
The ministry is responsible for creating and overseeing healthcare policies and regulations to ensure quality and uniformity in service delivery.
Service Delivery
A central goal is to provide equitable and cost-effective healthcare services, making them as accessible as possible to communities.
Disease Prevention and Control
The ministry is dedicated to reducing the burden of disease by targeting key health outcomes like maternal and child mortality, HIV, malaria, and non-communicable diseases.
Public Health Communication
Effective communication on public health issues to the public and stakeholders is crucial for achieving an informed populace and consistent public health strategies.
Multi-sectoral Collaboration
Our exceptional and experienced staff is dedicated to improving our patients’ dental health and enhancing smiles.
Human Resources and Infrastructure
The ministry plays a role in developing healthcare human resources and ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place to support healthcare services across the country.
This office comprises the following Departments and units:
- Department of Human Resources and Administration
- Department of Policy and Planning
- Department of Finance
- Department of Internal Audit
- Department of Information Communication Technology
- Public Relations & Communications Unit
- Procurement & Supplies Unit
- Legal Unit
This office oversees both specialist technical departments and key health functions across the country:
This office, oversees the following departments and provincial health offices:
- Department of Clinical Care & Diagnostic Services
- Department of Public Health
- Department of Nursing & Midwifery Services
- Provincial Health Offices.
