Guidance

Zambia: List of medical facilities and practitioners

Updated 2 March 2021

1. Disclaimer

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides lists of service providers for information only, to assist British nationals who may need support overseas. This list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change at any time. None of the service providers are endorsed or recommended by the FCDO. You should research whether a service provider will be suitable. The FCDO does not accept any liability arising to any person for any loss or damage suffered through using these service providers or this information.

2. List of medical facilities

2.1 Hospitals

Name of medical facility Email Telephone Address English speaking staff Main specialisation Public/ private facility
Care for Business Clinic & Hospital cfbmedic@zamnet.zm +260 979 700 100 / 254 396 / 252 917 4192 Addis Ababa Drive, Rhodes Park, Lusaka Yes Diabetes Management, ENT, Urology, Nephrology, Obstetrician & Gynaecology Private
Corpmed Medical Centre corpmed@zamnet.zm +260 211 222 612 3236 Cairo Road Behind Absa Bank Norhtend Yes Surgeon, ENT, Dermatology, Neurology, Obstetrician & Gynaecology, Plastic Surgeon, Urology, Radiology, Psychology and Physiotherapy Private
Lusaka Rust Hospital lth@coppernet.zm / support@lth.co.zm +260 211 254 702 / 252 190 / 253 481 or +260 977 472 214 Plot 2191 Nsumbu Road Woodlands Yes Full Primary Care services. In addition, there are visiting consultants who conduct specialist clinics with a 24-hour service out-patient clinic for emergencies. Private
MKP TMS Hospital info@mkp-tmshospital.com +260 211 266 987 / 978 775 642 / 962 696 407 No. 5 Reedbuck/ Kudu Road, Kabulonga Yes Paediatrics, ART Clinic Cardiology, Urology, Orthopedics, Dental, Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Lab Services Private
Victoria Hospital victoriahospital.rcpt@gmail.com +260 211 290 985 / 967 or +260 955 255 798 Plot No. 5498 Lusemfwa Road Kalundu Yes Full Primary Care Services. In addition, there are visiting consultants who conduct specialist clinics with a 24-hour service out-patient clinic for emergencies. Private
Medlands Hospital info@medlandhospital.com +260 761 101 600 Plot 9 Mukoneteka Close off Lunza Road, Rhodespark Yes    
University Teaching Hospital (UTH)   +260 601 251 200 Emergency: 911 / 01 25 41 15 / 01 25 41 51 Nationalist Road, Ridgeway, Lusaka Yes Full Primary Care Services Public

2.2 Opticians/ Ophthalmologist

Name of medical facility Email Telephone Address English speaking staff Main specialisation Public/ private facility
Lusaka Eye Hospital   +262 112 732 98/ +26 211 273 395 / +26 097 932 000 / +260 969 249 970 Plot 59 Chipwenupwenu Road, Makeni Yes Treatment of eye conditions, including eye check-ups, optical services, laser treatments & surgeries. Private
Sunbird Eye Clinic sunbird@coppernet.zm +262 112 524 50 / 211 250 225 Plot No. 42 Independence Avenue Yes Optical and Ophthalmic services Private

2.3 Physiotherapists

Name of medical facility Email Telephone Address English speaking staff Main specialisation Public/ private facility
Dynamic Physical Therapy - Lee Robinson/ Abi Wilson robinson.dpt@gmail.com +260 966 263 899 25 joseph Mwilwa Road, Rhodes Park Yes General Orthopaedic Rehabilitation from injury or after surgery, Neuro-rehabilitation, Paediatric Therapy, Headache Management, Nutrition Management, Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Lymph Drainage, Massage Therapy & Sports Therapy. Private

2.4 Chiropractor

Name of medical facility Email Telephone Address English speaking staff Main specialisation Public/ private facility
Lusaka Chiropractor & Wellness zamchiro@gmail.com +260 974 142 612 / 967 788 156 12 Chacholi Road, off Addis Ababa Rhodes Park Yes Chiropractic care as well as other complementary and relevant services including Massage Therapy and Reflexology, Consultant Gynaecology, Podiatry, Clinical Nutritionist and Orthopaedic Consultations. Private

2.5 Counselling

Name of medical facility Email Telephone Address English speaking staff Main specialisation Public/ private facility
Serenity Harm Reduction Programme Zambia (SHARPZ) serenityh@ymail.com +26 211 294 316 / +260 976 246 927 / 974 595 950 Plot 220C Mutandwa Rod, Roma Yes Counselling Therapy for individuals, Couples and Families, Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Private
Fiona Desai fif@iconnect.zm +26 966 847 475 Victoria Hospital, Plot 4398 Lusemfwa Road, Kalumndu Yes Counselling for individuals, Couples and Families, Dyslexia Screening & Child Behavioural Assessment. Private

2.6 Dentists

Name of medical facility Email Telephone Address English speaking staff Main specialisation Public/ private facility
A - T Dental Surgery - Dr Huja Nije huja61@yahoo.com +260 211 292 656 / 291 392 / 290 487 Plot 6011 Chitemene Road Northmead Yes Dental services including Restorative Treatment, Extractions & Orthodontics. Private
[City Dental Practice - Drs Leoni Steyn & Natasha Zebron](https://www.citydentallusaka.com] citydental.lusaka@gmail.com / appointments@citydentallusaka.com +260 979 439 292 37 Omelo Mumba Road, Rhodes Park Lusaka Yes Dental services including Restorative Treatment, Extractions & Orthodontics. Private
Pearly White Dental Practice - Dr Maxine Sowden info@pearliwhyte.com +260 211 220 828 / 977 606 364 Villa 3 Millenium Village Birdcage Walk Longacres Yes Dental services including Restorative Treatment, Extractions & Orthodontics. Private
Lusaka Dentist Adventist Dental Services lusakadds@gmail.com +260 955 189 845 / 973 841 618 59 Chipwenupwenu road Yes Dentistry, Cosmetic Veeners, Implants, Root Canal Treatments and Oral Surgery. Private

3. Emergency services

Name of medical facility Email Telephone Address English speaking staff Main specialisation Public/ private facility
Speciality Emergency Services sales@ses-zambia.com +260 211 278 101/ +260 967 727 538 Office 2, Sunday’s Creations, Lilayi Yes Medical Insurance, Clinic Management, Evacuation Services, Clinic Access, Chronic Management Programme & Wellness Programme. Private

4. COVID-19 testing and treatment centres

Facility Area Telephone Booking lead time Treat and test Private/ Public
Medland Hospital Lusaka +260 761 101 600 No Booking required Yes Private
Victoria Hospital Lusaka +260 760 036 265 Time to be advised once booking has been made.    
CIDRZ - Offers home testing or testing at a hotel Lusaka +260 975 138 102 / 977 252 170 No booking required but bookings can be made online. Call Mwamba on +260 973 500606 for testing at home/ hotel, 24-hours. Test Private
Coptic hospital   +260 211 290 508 / 970 344 444 1 day Test Private
Pendleton Clinic - for children with COVID-19 symptoms   +260 955 390 003   Test - Nasopharyngeal/ Oropharyngeal swabs Private
Livingstone General Hospital - Open from Mon-Fri from 08h00 to midday   +260 977 934 845. Liaise with Karo from the Livingstone COVID-19 Task Team 1 day Yes Public
University Teaching Hospital Nationalist Road, Lusaka   2 days Yes Public

5. Certification centres

  • University Teaching Hospital
  • District Health Office
  • Public Health Office
  • ZNPHI
  • Adult Infectious Disease Centre at UTH

6. Feedback

If you decide to use any of the service providers on this list, we would like to hear from you. While there is no obligation on your part to provide feedback on the services you receive, any feedback you can give us is helpful. You can send feedback by email to Feedback.Consular.Services@fcdo.gov.uk, including the country and name of the list in your email. Or contact us below:

British High Commission Lusaka

5210 Independence Avenue, P.O. Box 5005015101 Ridgeway
Lusaka
10101
Zambia

Email LusakaGeneralEnquiries@fcdo.gov.uk

Tel: +260 (0) 211423200/ +44 20 7008 5000

Use our contact form for consular enquiries:
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-lusaka

If you are a British national requiring emergency assistance, please call +260211423200 and choose the consular option for consular enquiries.
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