Malaria Partners Zambia
About Malaria partners zambia
Welcome to Malaria Partners Zambia!
At Malaria Partners Zambia, we are honored to be part of a global movement with a profound mission: to ignite an international Rotarian campaign to end malaria. Our commitment to this vision extends far and wide, transcending borders and reaching communities all across Zambia.
Our journey towards malaria elimination in Zambia began in 2009 when then President Nancy Sclater had a pivotal conversation with the late Rtn Bill Gates Sr. His impassioned persuasion led to her visit to Zambia and sparked the consideration of investing in malaria elimination. This initial encounter laid the groundwork for our relentless pursuit of a malaria-free Zambia.
Through collaborative efforts with Rotary Clubs on the Copperbelt, we initiated several bednet distribution projects. These early endeavors paved the way for the official registration of Malaria Partners Zambia and the establishment of our office in Zambia in 2018.
Today, with over 4,000 trained Community Health Workers, our dedicated team is tirelessly working with our partners to eradicate malaria and improve healthcare access, ensuring a healthier future for all. Join us in this transformative journey as we unite to make malaria history, one community at a time.
Together, we can create a world where health thrives, free from the burden of preventable diseases.
Our Projects
Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia
Our flagship project, Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia (PMFZ) was the recipient of Rotary's inaugural Programs of Scale grant. With a generous investment of $6 million, spearheaded by Rotary and supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and World Vision USA, this initiative is combating malaria in Zambia.
Since its launch in 2021, PMFZ has trained, equipped, and deployed 2,500 community health workers across 10 high-burden districts in Zambia. These dedicated individuals are empowered to test, diagnose, and treat malaria at the grassroots level, bringing essential healthcare directly to communities in need.
Collaborating closely with World Vision as a co-implementor, and forging partnerships with esteemed organizations like PATH's MACEPA project, we are driving impactful change in the fight against malaria in Zambia.
Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge
Building on the success of Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia (PMFZ), we are proud to introduce the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge (RHCC). This ambitious endeavor arises from the strategic collaboration established through PMFZ, aiming to expand disease prevention and treatment efforts.
With a substantial budget of $30 million, RHCC will extend the impact of PMFZ's work beyond malaria, addressing additional critical health challenges such as pneumonia and diarrhea in Zambia, Congo DR, Mozambique, and Nigeria. By providing Ministries of Health, Rotary members, and partners in target countries with sustained resources, RHCC aims to implement large-scale, high-impact programs to mitigate the severity of these diseases and reduce associated mortality rates.
The official announcement of RHCC occurred in September 2023 at an all-Africa Rotary Conference in Zambia, with the launch scheduled for July 2024.
Copperbelt Phase 1 and Phase 1A
The Copperbelt Phase 1 project stands as a landmark endeavor, becoming our inaugural project following the registration of Malaria Partners Zambia in 2019. In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Ndola Mukuba and the Rotary Club of Federal Way, Phase 1 focused on Masaiti and Mpongwe districts, training, equipping and deploying 301 community health workers to spearhead healthcare interventions at the grassroots level. With a total project cost of $260,000, this milestone underscores our dedication to catalyzing positive change and fostering healthier communities from the outset.
The launch of Phase 1A in 2020, a year after the inception of our Copperbelt Phase 1 project, represents a continuation of our collaborative spirit in our malaria elimination efforts. This time, the Rotary Club of Kitwe and the Rotary Club of Aspen partnered to extend our impact by training an additional 200 community health workers in Chililabombwe at a project cost of $200,000.
Together, these collaborative endeavors showcase our steadfast commitment to fostering healthier communities across Zambia.
Copperbelt Phase 2
In 2021, the Rotary Clubs of Mufulira, Kalulushi, and Luanshya in Zambia, and the Rotary Club of Seattle #4 in the U.S partnered to implement our Copperbelt Phase 2 project. Together, these Rotary Clubs joined forces to train, equip, and deploy 1,055 community health workers across the three districts. This ambitious endeavor, executed at a cost of $1,100,000, signifies our collective commitment to advancing malaria elimination efforts in Zambia. Through collaborative action and shared resources, we continue to make strides towards healthier communities and a brighter future for all.
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Partnering to Enhance Community Health
By Eric Liswaniso, Programs Manager , Malaria Partners Zambia The Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project is steadfast in our commitment to improving healthcare outcomes in Muchinga and Central provinces. One pivotal strategy we employ is the facilitation of...
Metrics for Management: Progress Report on Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia
As Partners for a Malaria Free Zambia enters its final six months, we're proud to share a summary of a comprehensive report by Metrics for Management. This report reflects on the achievements of Rotary’s first Programs of Scale grant and its hard work over the past...
Malaria Partners Zambia: 2023 Year in Review
Authors: Eric Liswaniso, Maudy Lwenje, and Dr. Nkhonde Phiri As we approach the end of 2023, we are thrilled to reflect on the incredible milestones achieved in our collective pursuit of a Malaria-Free Zambia. Throughout the year, Malaria Partners Zambia (MPZ) has...
The Latest Updates from Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia
By Eric Liswaniso, Programs Manager, Malaria Partners Zambia Community Sensitization Activities Drama Performances The Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia (PMFZ) project has been actively engaged in community sensitization activities this quarter. In collaboration...
Reflections on our Malaria Work in Zambia – How we got here, where we go next
On September 8th, 2023, the Rotary International President Gordon McInally announced that Rotary and its partners World Vision and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be implementing the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge which will build on the successes of the Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project and scale that work to 3 other countries.
Malaria Ends With Me
By Peter Mubanga Ng’andu – Rotaract Club of Lusaka
As a Project Management & M&E professional, I believe in data driven interventions and that’s why when an opportunity to volunteer in Data Quality Audits (DQA) emerged, I gladly took it in the spirit of service above self.
Empowering Mkushi: My journey as a Rotaract Volunteer Combatting Malaria alongside Malaria Partners Zambia and World Vision Zambia
An Article by Towela Makala Ndovie, Rotaract Volunteer, Zambia Rotaractor Kaoma Kaoma called me and asked, "Would you want to volunteer with MPZ and help out in Mkushi district?" That was how it all began. At first, I was hesitant since I had never taken a bus outside...
Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia Retrains Community Health Workers
By Eric Liswaniso, Programs Manager – Malaria Partners Zambia Malaria Partners Zambia through the Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project has successfully completed the retraining exercise for community health workers (CHWs) who were trained in 2021 in Muchinga...
Rotary District 9210 District Conference in Mozambique
The annual Rotary conference brings together all Rotarians and Rotaractors from District 9210 to network and showcase various Rotary projects. 'Discon' was well attended with many delegates from outside the district, 25 clubs presented at the projects fair. Rotaract...
The Rotaractors in Action Against Malaria Project
By: Eric Liswaniso, Programs Manager, Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia Project, Malaria Partners Zambia Malaria work is fulfilling work. Every Rotarian volunteer we’ve worked with on the Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project leaves impacted in one way or...
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