Zambia: List of medical facilities and practitioners
Updated 2 March 2021
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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
Please note that physical access to consular is by appointment only.