About Us

About MWAZ

About MWAZ

We represent a unique and important voice

Medical Women’s Association of Zambia is a non-profit, non-governmental voluntary association for female doctors practicing in Zambia or abroad. Our mission is to advance the personal and professional development of medical women and students, developing leaders at all levels of the health industry while promoting the health of Zambian women and their families.

 

Highlighting the experience and potential of our members

We represent a unique and important voice, highlighting the experiences and potential of our members, and we leverage these attributes to advocate for improvements in the health of women and their families. MWAZ aspires to create a platform that influences and informs positive, relevant changes on matters affecting our membership and the targeted members of the community by bringing together different stakeholders.

 

Our Values as MWAZ

Our Values

  • Integrity
  • Leadership
  • Advocacy
  • Continuous improvement
  • Collaboration

Advancing development

Mission Statement

To advance the personal and professional development of medical women and students, develop leaders at all levels of the health industry, and promote the health of Zambian women and their families.

Our principle aim

Our Aim

Our aim is advocating for the individual and professional development of medical women and students in Zambia, develop leaders at all levels of health from within its member constituency, and promote health.

Advocating for health

Vision Statement

The Medical Women’s Association of Zambia aims to be the hub for personal and professional development of medical women and the leading advocate for the health of Zambian women and their families.

Executive Team

Dr Joyce Sakala President

President

Dr Eneless Lungu Anderson

VICE President

Lt Col (Dr) Malita kasongo

SECRETARY GENERAL

Dr Mirriam Chibolela

Treasurer

Dr Nancy Mbasela

publicity secretary

Dr. Namunji C L Matale

Ethics and Advocacy Committee

Dr Jane Mwamba Mumba

Northern region MWAZ representative

Dr. Elisa Mayondi

Committee Member (Fundraising)

Dr Sheila Mwanamwampula

Students Affairs Chairperson-Committee Member

Dr Nelly Chawezi Nawakwi

Research and Public Health Committee Chairperson

Our Partners