Health

Health Information

Routine medication for delegates

Delegates on routine Medication are advised to travel with their usual medication inadequate quantities to cover their stay in Zambia during the conference.

Malaria

Malaria is endemic in some parts of Zambia (Lusaka) and prophylaxis is highly advisable. Other preventive methods:

• Sleep under a mosquito net
• Apply repellent cream or spray to avoid or limit biting

Ebola 

Zambia is an Ebola free Country.  The government of Zambia through the Ministry of Health has print strong public health measure to prevent the impartation of Ebola in Zambia.

Yellow fever

Yellow fever vaccination and the proof of having received it, is an entry requirement for Zambia. Please carry your yellow fever vaccination card (Yellow card) with you. You may be requested to present it at the airport. Zambia accepts yellow fever vaccination with 10 years’ validity.

Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring yellow fever vaccination are the following; Angola, Tanzania, Benin, Nigeria, Central Africa Republic, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda.

Covid 19

To enter Zambia the following are requirements as related to COVID-19 prevention and control:

• All COVID-19 travel related restrictions for entry into Zambia have been lifted. Travelers to Zambia are no longer required to show proof of vaccination, recovery or testing against COVID-19. To prevent and control COVID-19 the most sustainable way remains vaccination. Therefore, while we have lifted the need to provide evidence of Vaccination or negative disease status, we encourage everyone to be vaccinated.
• Once in the Country and tests positive, Isolation at own cost in the same hotel staying or designated until discharge as per our Health guidelines
• PCR together with Certificate for those requiring for their return travel at own cost (800k).
• Observation of COVID-19 Prevention measures as will be guided on arrival.

Health Insurance

Delegates are responsible for arranging their own health insurance coverage.

Protect yourself and others

All delegates are expected to follow the health protocols and guidelines below:

• Maintain strict hand hygiene. Alcohol based hand sanitizers are installed at all the main entrances of the KKIC buildings. Please use them. You can buy pocket sized ones (containing at least 60% alcohol) at local pharmacies for your personal use;
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. Encourage others to do so;
• Avoid close body contact or contact with body fluids of any sick person. If this happens accidentally, wash it off immediately and report promptly to the medical team; and
• If you find someone who is ill, call for help immediately. Do not try to attend to him/her by yourself. Eat and drink safely: Ensure that your food and water are from trusted sources and fruits are thoroughly washed before eating. Food should be well cooked and properly stored. Drink enough clean water, at least 2L every day.

Health care

An onsite clinic from the Zambia Ministry of Health will be available to provide Basic Healthcare Services and respond to any emergencies throughout the Symposium. For Emergency call +260-979-811753

Emergency Hospital Services for VVIP/VIP delegates is arranged at Maina Soko Military Hospital in Lusaka.

Contact Person:

• Major Kahalu, Maina Soko Military Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia. Tel: +260 21 126 0302, +26021 126 0301; Mobile: +260 955715768

Contact officials for Emergency Medical Support:

• Kennedy Lishimpi (MOH) +260978319831 (Medical Services)
• Godfrey Phiri (MOH) +260977659166 (Medical Services)
• Charles Msiska (MOH) +260977824736 (Medical Services)
• Roma Chilengi (ZNPHI) +260 973724935 (COVID-19 Services)
• Miss Lillian Mwape (MOH) +260979334669 (Medical Services)
• Dr Aspha Choonga(MOH) +260964661209 (Medical Services)
• Dr Astridah Kona Yihemba Maseka(MOH) +260967458580 (Medical Services)

Delegates who have been diagnosed with any chronic medical condition (s) (e.g. Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Asthma, Epilepsy, HIV etc.) and are on treatment, must ensure that they have sufficient supply of their medications as preferences/brands may not be available in Lusaka.

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