HPCZ CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH OLDER PERSONS
LIVINGSTONE, OCTOBER 2026 - The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) celebrated Zambia’s 62nd Independence anniversary with residents of Maramba Old People’s Home in Livingstone.
HPCZ Acting Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Mutinta Moonga- Musaila, said the Council was pleased to donate assorted food items as a gesture of appreciation and support for the older persons.
Mrs Musaila, who spoke through HPCZ Public Relations Manager Mr Terry Musonda, said the donation was intended to bring comfort, encouragement and practical support to the residents of the Home.
She noted that the Corporate Social Responsibility initiative formed part of the Council’s commemoration of Independence Day under the theme, “Zambia at 62: Our Journey, Our Growth, Our Future.”
Mrs Musaila commended the management and caregivers at Maramba Old People’s Home for their dedication to caring for older persons. She also encouraged Zambians to continue embracing the values of sacrifice, love, unity and service, while appreciating the important contribution of senior citizens to the country.
Earlier, HPCZ staff from the Livingstone Regional Office participated in the Independence Day march past from the Civic Centre to David Kaunda Secondary School
PUBLICATION OF 2026 REGISTERED AND LICENSED SPECIALISTS, INTERNSHIP SITES, CPD PROVIDERS AND HEALTH FACILITIES
The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) wishes to inform members of the public and all stakeholders that pursuant to the Health Professions Act No.17 of 2024, the list of registered and licensed specialists, internship sites, Continuous Profession Development (CPD) providers and health facilities for the year 2026 has been published here.
Members of the public and stakeholders are encouraged to verify the registration and licensing status of specialists, internship sites, CPD providers and health facilities before accessing healthcare services. HPCZ advises that the lists have been compiled based on records available at the time of publication. Any omissions or inaccuracies that may be identified will be reviewed and corrected where necessary.
HPCZ remains committed to protecting the public by ensuring that only registered specialists, internship sites, CPD providers and health facilities are authorised to provide the necessary healthcare services in Zambia.
ILLEGAL PRACTICE, FORGERY
The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) wishes to bring to the attention of the public and stakeholders recent developments relating to persons practising without HPCZ registration:
A Clinical Officer General, Mr. Paul Mwamba, formerly stationed at Musenga Mini Hospital in Kasama District, was convicted by the Kasama Subordinate Court for practising without HPCZ registration and for offences relating to forgery, uttering false documents and obtaining pecuniary advantage. He was sentenced to eighteen (18) months' imprisonment with hard labour on all charges.
Understanding Home-Based Care in Zambia | HPCZ Live with Dr. Joseph Soliman on Zambia’s 2026 NHCS
Can healthcare be provided safely and professionally in the comfort of a patient’s home? In this HPCZ Live discussion, Dr. Joseph Edward Soliman, Hospital Director at Coptic Hospital joins the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) to explain Home-Based Care, also known as Domiciliary Health Services and its role in improving access to healthcare. Key topics discussed include: ✔️ What home-based care is ✔️ Who can benefit from domiciliary health services ✔️ Standards for delivering care in the home ✔️ Patient safety and quality assurance ✔️ The role of healthcare professionals in home-based care ✔️ The Guidelines for the Regulation of Domiciliary Health Services in Zambia This discussion forms part of HPCZ’s ongoing public sensitisation on the National Healthcare Standards (NHCS) 2026 and subsidiary guidelines.
