Lusaka Eye Hospital launches eye vision Zambia…

The Lusaka Eye Hospital (LEH), a Seventh – day Adventist Institution, has launched the Eye Vision Zambia Project with support from Christian Blind Mission (CBM). The initiative aims to improve access to specialised eye care and strengthen the technical capacity of health professionals in Lusaka and Southern Provinces. The media reports that speaking during the official launch, Ministry of Health National Eye Coordinator, Phyllis Moonga, who was represented by the Ministry’s Chief Eye Officer, Job Kasweshi, stated that the over 700, 000 – Euro – funded, four- year initiative, comes at a crucial time as Zambia continues to strengthen its health system.

Dr Moonga highlighted that training of eye health professionals, nurses, and community health workers in the two provinces will enhance early detection and referral of eye conditions. “While improved coordination among stakeholders will ensure services are delivered efficiently and inclusively,” he added. Dr Moonga has since commended the two institutions for their strong and strategic partnership, noting their commitment to improving eye care services in 15 districts across Lusaka and Southern Provinces.

He noted that this initiative demonstrates true alignment with the government’s priorities and the principles of Universal Health Coverage. Christian Blind Mission (CBM) Country Director for Zambia and Malawi, Linda Nonde, disclosed that the project is meant to compliment the government’s efforts in making sure that no one is left behind in eye health care. Dr Nonde revealed that the four-year German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development funded project, also plans to build the capacity of approximately 675 primary health workers in 15 districts of Lusaka and the Southern Provinces.

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Dr Nonde says a foundation is being laid through this project that will function beyond its completion. “We are focusing on communities that are undeserved,” she said, as she reiterated her institution’s commitment to community engagement as well as public awareness through collaboration with district leaders, health teams as well as the media.Lusaka Eye Hospital, Chief of Medical Staff, Willard Mumbi, highlighted that the hospital does not discriminate as it has a vast array of staff as well as patients they see, who not only hail from SDA but, Hindus, Muslims among others.He notes that the patients come from far flung places around the country and beyond, disclosing that a sizable number of patients at the hospital come from Harare in Zimbabwe, Angola, Malawi, Botswana and Namibia.Dr Mumbi adds that with the growth rate of people that the hospital sees, the health institution anticipates to see about 38, 000 patients this year.Earlier in his welcoming remarks, Eye Hospital Chief Executive Officer and Project Director, Davelias Ng’ambi, explained why the Eye Vision Zambia Project will be implemented in Lusaka and Southern Zambia respectively.Meanwhile, Southern Provincial Health Director, Dr Clive Banda, said the province remains committed to service delivery to the people through the project.And, his counterpart, Lusaka Provincial Health Director, Dr Simulyamana Choonga, called for a joint planning and holistic supervision for easier implementation of the project.The project, which was officially launched today, will run from 1st November, 2025 to 31st December, 2029. “We are focusing on communities that are undeserved,” she said, as she reiterated her institution’s commitment to community engagement as well as public awareness through collaboration with district leaders, health teams as well as the media.

Lusaka Eye Hospital, Chief of Medical Staff, Willard Mumbi, highlighted that the hospital does not discriminate as it has a vast array of staff as well as patients they see, who not only hail from SDA but, Hindus, Muslims among others.He notes that the patients come from far flung places around the country and beyond, disclosing that a sizable number of patients at the hospital come from Harare in Zimbabwe, Angola, Malawi, Botswana and Namibia.Dr Mumbi adds that with the growth rate of people that the hospital sees, the health institution anticipates to see about 38, 000 patients this year.Earlier in his welcoming remarks, Eye Hospital Chief Executive Officer and Project Director, Davelias Ng’ambi, explained why the Eye Vision Zambia Project will be implemented in Lusaka and Southern Zambia respectively.Meanwhile, Southern Provincial Health Director, Dr Clive Banda, said the province remains committed to service delivery to the people through the project.And, his counterpart, Lusaka Provincial Health Director, Dr Simulyamana Choonga, called for a joint planning and holistic supervision for easier implementation of the project.The project, which was officially launched today, will run from 1st November, 2025 to 31st December, 2029. Lusaka Eye Hospital, Chief of Medical Staff, Willard Mumbi, highlighted that the hospital does not discriminate as it has a vast array of staff as well as patients they see, who not only hail from SDA but, Hindus, Muslims among others.

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