By Mary Kachepa
Vice President Mutale Nalumango says Government is committed to reducing the backlog of unemployed nurses while improving the quality of healthcare services across the country.
Mrs. Nalumango added that Government is also focused on enhancing career progression for serving healthcare staff, noting that Zambia’s vision of equitable access to healthcare cannot be achieved without the dedication and sacrifice of nurses and midwives.
She made the remarks when she officially opened the Nurses Christian Fellowship International Africa Regional Conference.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Dr. Alex Katakwe said Government appreciates the vital role nurses and midwives play, especially in maternal care. He emphasized that the medical profession is not just a job but a calling, and the commitment to care for the sick—often under difficult conditions—does not go unnoticed.
Nurses Christian Fellowship International President Anne Biro said the fellowship aims to connect nurses and midwives worldwide to share experiences, address challenges, and promote excellence in service.
Zambia Nurses Christian Fellowship Chairperson Boniface Besa noted that the conference has attracted participants from Britain, Canada, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Uganda, and Eswatini.
Kabwata Baptist Church Pastor Conrad Mbewe urged Christian nurses and midwives to demonstrate their values in all areas of life, including the workplace.
