Augusta Pharmaceuticals in collaboration with Zambia Medical Association presents a webinar on Choosing the right Anti Hypertensive Combination.
Mofya Mathews Chibuye
WEBINAR ON MANAGEMENT OF ACCIDENTAL INTRATHECAL INJECTION OF TRANEXEMIC ACID
written by Mofya Mathews Chibuye
Distinguished Speakers: Dr. Danylov Mykhailo – Consultant Anaestheologist Mansa General Hospital.
Mr. Asher Simukoko – Board Chairman of Greengold Estates Limited
Moderators: Dr. Bright Makenzih – Vice President, ZMA
Dr. Mulenga Evelyn Mwila – Medical Education and Research Board Chairperson, ZMA
WEBINAR SPONSORED BY GREENGOLD ESTATES LIMITED
Dr. Kunda Mutesu-Kapembwa, a Zambian Paediatrician and Neonatologist, presents on the topic Care of Premature Neonates. Dr. Kunda holds advanced qualifications in neonatology from the University of Zambia and the University of Cape Town. She is dedicated to neonatal health and education she lectures at the University of Zambia, leads the Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatology program, and co-founded Newborn Support Zambia, a non-profit organization focused on improving neonatal care in the country.
We are also delighted to welcome our guest speaker, Mr. Maxwell Sichilongo, Banking and Mortgage Sales Manager at Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS). Mr. Sichilongo who shares valuable insights on:
Real estate opportunities available for ZMA members across the country
Mortgage deals and other tailored financial packages
The sessions is moderated by Dr. Chuma Njovu, Chairperson of the Medical Education and Research Board 2023-2025.
WEBINAR ON ‘WHITE COAT IN THE COURTROOM: COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY AS A MEDICAL WITNESS’
written by Mofya Mathews Chibuye
Distinguished Speakers: Dr. Luchenga Mucheleng’anga, State Forensic Pathologist, Transformational Leader in Medicolegal Death Investigation, Educator in Forensic Pathology and Medical Jurisprudence and Recipient of the ZMA Meritorious Award.
Mrs. Elizabeth Chanda Chuzu, Senior Legal Practitioner and ZMA Legal Counsel, who represent the Association in court and provides guidance on medico-legal matters.
Moderator: Dr. Monday Sichula – Ethics & Professional Conduct Board Chairperson, ZMA
An enlightening and interactive webinar designed to empower medical professionals with the skills and confidence needed to communicate effectively when called upon as medical witnesses in legal proceedings.
INSIGHTFUL WEBINAR ON TOXICOLOGY AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF HEAVY METAL POISONING (LEAD, ARSENIC, MANGANESE)
written by Mofya Mathews Chibuye
The Zambia Medical Association hosted a webinar on toxicology and clinical management of heavy metal poisoning, focusing on lead, arsenic, and manganese.
Dr. Wesley Banda, chairperson of the Public Health Board, welcomed participants and introduced the speakers, including Dr. Somwe Mukeni, Dr. Kawa, and international experts Nicholas Brooke and Talon Parnell.
The presenters discussed sources of exposure, toxicokinetics, clinical features, and management strategies for each heavy metal. They highlighted the importance of recognizing symptoms, conducting appropriate laboratory tests, and removing patients from exposure sources.
The webinar also covered the role of the Zambia Poison Information Center and included interactive case studies to engage participants. Questions were addressed regarding treatment options, laboratory testing availability, and public health implications in Zambia.
The session concluded with appreciation for the presenters and a reminder of the real-world relevance of the discussed topics, particularly in light of recent environmental incidents involving heavy metal contamination.
Distinguished Speaker: Dr Jonathan Ikachana Sitali – Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon, Registrar – Zambia College of Medicine & Surgery.
Moderators: Dr. Innocent Ngwira – Secretary General, ZMA, Dr. Mulenga Evelyn Mwila – Medical Education and Research Board Chairperson, ZMA
The Webinar focuses on postgraduate medical training in Zambia, with Dr. Jonathan Sitali, Registrar of Zambia College of Medicine and Surgery (ZACOMS) , presenting an in-depth overview of different career pathways and training models available for specialists. Dr. Sitali explains the differences between academic qualifications (Master of Science and Master of Medicine) and professional qualifications (specialist fellowship), highlighting how these paths vary in duration, focus, and assessment methods. The discussion covered ZACOMS’s mandate to address specialist shortages and improve equitable distribution of medical expertise across Zambia’s provinces, including its collaboration with private sector hospitals and international institutions. The conversation ends with questions about scholarships, rural posting requirements, and international recognition of ZACOMS qualifications, which Dr. Sitali addresses through detailed explanations about eligibility criteria and registration processes.
WEBINAR SPONSORED BY MEGA WE CARE