Zambia Society Of Physiotherapy

ZSP PRESIDENT IS IN RWANDA FOR THE WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY REGIONAL CONFERENCE

The Zambia Society of Physiotherapy (ZSP) is pleased to announce that its President, Dr. Joseph Kamaloni, is representing Zambia as an official delegate of the country member associations at the World Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference being held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 5–6 June 2026.

The conference is being held under the theme: "Physiotherapy Innovations in Rehabilitation: Exploring New Technologies and Techniques." The event brings together physiotherapy leaders, practitioners, researchers, educators, and policymakers from across Africa to discuss emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in rehabilitation and physiotherapy services.

Dr. Kamaloni's participation reflects Zambia's commitment to advancing the physiotherapy profession, fostering regional collaboration, and promoting the adoption of innovative approaches that enhance patient care and rehabilitation outcomes.

Other Zambian Delegates present include: Ms Patricia Nachinga (Copperbelt Rehabilitation Coordinator), and Mrs Florence Salati (ZSP Member).

We wish them a successful and productive conference.

Zambia Society of Physiotherapy (ZSP) - Secretariat

"Advancing Physiotherapy, Driving Excellence, Empowering Lives"

World Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference
Kigali Rwanda 🇷🇼

Today, we are delighted to welcome participants to the World Physiotherapy Africa region general meeting, for a day of collaboration and shared learning.

Representatives from a record 21 member organisations attended, with a further four represented by proxy, reflecting the strength and growing engagement of the physiotherapy community across the region.

ADVANCE YOUR SKILLS IN WOMEN’S HEALTH

Osteopathic Gynaecological & Obstetric Approach in Women’s Health
International Clinical Training for Physiotherapists & Women’s Health Professionals

Hosted By:
Zambia Physiotherapists in Pelvic & Women’s Health (Subgroup)
In collaboration with Zambia Society of Physiotherapy (ZSP)

What You Will Gain:
- Advanced pelvic health assessment
- Osteopathic manual therapy techniques
- Enhanced clinical reasoning in women’s health

Training Format:
- Virtual theory sessions via WhatsApp
- In-person practical sessions: 22–23 May 2026 (Lusaka)

Who Should Attend:
- Physiotherapists
- OBGYN Medical Practitioners
- Midwives
- Manual Therapists
- Related Healthcare Professionals

International Faculty:
Mr. Jory Pauwels (Belgium)
Physiotherapist | Manual Therapist | Osteopath | Post Graduate Educator

Assisted by:
Dr. Agnieszka Wasilewska (Belgium)
MD | Specialist Medical Rehabilitation | Doctor of Osteopathy

Event Details:
Date: 22–23 May 2026
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Participation Fee: K4,100

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Contact Information:
Phone: +260979523652 / +260 973273713 / +260 974922156
Email: [email protected]

Congratulations to all the 2026 Physiotherapy graduates from Lusaka Apex Medical University (LAMU) on this remarkable achievement. Your dedication, resilience, and commitment to improving lives through physiotherapy have brought you to this proud milestone. As you step into professional practice, may you continue to uphold excellence, compassion, and innovation in healthcare service delivery. We also congratulate LAMU on its 16th Graduation Ceremony.

Further, special congratulations to the recipients of the ZSP Award of Excellence for their outstanding academic performance and exemplary achievements:

1). Matapo Namuswa – Degree Physiotherapy (Best Graduating Student – BSc PT)

2). Mwila Kalekele – Diploma Physiotherapy (Best Graduating Student – Dip PT)

Your hard work and excellence have set a commendable standard for future physiotherapists.

ZSP Executive was represented by its Secretary General, Ms. Lweendo Mapani and its Provincial Coordinator for Eastern Province, Mr. Cormy Chingizya

Congratulations to all the new Physiotherapy practitioners!

ZSP
“Advancing Physiotherapy, Driving Excellence, Empowering Lives”

Happy Labour Day! 😊 💪💥✌️
The Zambia Society of Physiotherapy (ZSP) proudly celebrates all Physiotherapy Practitioners and every hardworking individual contributing to the health and well-being of our nation. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to restoring movement and improving lives truly make a difference.

Your work strengthens our communities and builds a healthier Zambia.

ZSP
"Advancing Physiotherapy, Driving Excellence, Empowering Lives"

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Consortium Challenges Health Bill – Zambia 24 55 seconds ago HomeUncategorizedConsortium Challenges Health Bill Consortium Challenges Health Bill By editor editor Uncategorized  0 Comments Health groups reject reforms, warn against increased private sector influence in regulation, call for revisions to protect integrity of health regulation a...

MEDIA STATEMENT: POSITION STATEMENT BY HEALTH PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS ON THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS (AMENDMENT) BILL NO. 23 OF 2026

Members of the Press,
Distinguished Colleagues,

We, the undersigned health professional associations representing over 86% of Zambia’s health workforce regulated under the Health Professions Council of Zambia, address you today on a matter of profound national importance - the governance, integrity, and future of health professions regulation in Zambia.

Let us be unequivocal from the outset: We welcome reform. We do not accept regression.

We, the undersigned health professional associations wish to express our collective position regarding the Health Professions (Amendment) Bill No. 23 of 2026.

Before we go any further, allow us to provide a Background to the matter we are addressing today;

In November 2024, the Clinical Officers Association of Zambia, Zambia Institute of Environmental Health, Public Health Association of Zambia, Zambia Society of Physiotherapy, Nutrition Association of Zambia, Radiological Society of Zambia, and Zambia Medical Licentiate Practitioners Association jointly convened a press briefing at COAZ House, where we raised substantive concerns regarding the Health Professions Bill then before Parliament.
At that time, we proposed a peaceful petition to State House to seek reconsideration of the Bill prior to assent.

The Government subsequently advised against the demonstration and assured stakeholders that Cabinet would give due consideration to the issues raised.

The concerns submitted were as follows:

1). The need to suspend the Bill (now the Health Professions Act No. 17 of 2024), as it did not adequately reflect stakeholder submissions;

2). The lack of transparency in the alteration of the proposed Board composition;

3). The risk of reverting the Health Professions Council to a less inclusive and less globally aligned governance structure; and

4). The need to uphold previously agreed stakeholder resolutions, particularly regarding equitable Board representation.
Yet, despite those assurances, the Health Professions Act No. 17 of 2024 was enacted without addressing those concerns.

THE PRESENT CONCERN

Today, we are confronted with yet another amendment “Health Professions (Amendment) Bill No. 23 of 2026” before the principal Act enacted in 2024 has even been fully operationalised.

This raises a critical question: Why is Government attempting to amend a law that they themselves pushed for assent despite us warning them that it had lacunas needing changes.

Even more troubling are the contents of the proposed amendment.The Bill, in its current form:

1). Removes health professionals from meaningful participation in the governance of the Health Professions Council of Zambia;

2). Retains only a single, vague, and undefined position for professional representation; and

3). Proposes the inclusion of up to five private sector representatives in a body whose primary mandate is public protection through professional regulation.

Let us be clear:This is not reform. This is displacement.

A regulatory body for health professionals cannot be divorced from health professionals themselves.That is not how regulation works.That is not how accountability is maintained.

And that is certainly not how public safety is protected. Across the world and indeed within our own region, including Malawi, Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe—professional councils are grounded in practitioner-led governance, the Health Professional Associations.
Why? Because:

1). Professionals understand the standards of practice;

2). Professionals bear ethical and legal responsibility; and

3). Professionals are accountable for the lives and wellbeing of patients.

To remove them from governance is to undermine the very foundation of regulation. In Zambia right here, lawyers, banking, engineering practitioners and others regulate themselves. Why should health professions be governed by individuals who have no such responsibility?

While it is considerable that the Health Professions (Amendment) Bill No. 23 of 2026 is welcomed for discussion, we reject attempts to water down the value of health professional institutions in regulations.

We reject, in the strongest possible terms, any attempt to:

1). Marginalise health professionals from regulatory oversight;

2). Transfer governance of professional standards to non-practitioners; or

3). Introduce disproportionate private sector influence into a statutory regulatory body.

Let it be understood: Health professions regulation is not a commercial function, it is a public trust.

Notwithstanding this submission, we propose the following refinements to the proposed bill to strengthen clarity, equity, and inclusivity within professions regulations:

1). Section 1(d): Revise from “a representative of an association representing health professionals” to “five representatives from associations representing communities of practice of health professionals.”

2). Section 1(e): Revise from “a dean of a faculty training health professionals at a recognised private higher education institution” to “a dean of a faculty training health professionals at a recognised higher education institution.”

3). Section 1(h): Revise from “two persons from the private sector who are distinguished in the service of the health profession” to “one representative from the private sector who is distinguished in the service of the health profession.”

We state, without ambiguity:

1). We support the Amendment Bill only if these corrections are incorporated in full;

2). If they are not, we will oppose the Bill and call for its immediate withdrawal;

3). We will not stand by while the integrity of health professions regulation is compromised.

These proposed revisions are technical in nature and are intended solely to enhance representation, ensure equity, and eliminate ambiguity within the governance framework.

Given that the principal Act has not yet been fully operationalised, it is prudent to effect these corrections at this stage to ensure that implementation proceeds on a sound, inclusive, and widely accepted legal framework. This approach will prevent the inefficiencies and disruptions associated with operationalising a structure that does not enjoy stakeholder confidence.

We urge the Government, the Honourable Minister of Health, and all Honourable Members of Parliament:

1). Engage meaningfully.

2). Listen to the professionals.

3). Protect the public.

Health professionals are not stakeholders on the margins; we are the custodians of healthcare delivery in this country.
Any law that governs our practice must be shaped with us—not for us, and certainly not without us.

Signed on behalf of Presidents of:

1). Zambia Society of Physiotherapy

2). Clinical Officers Association of Zambia

3). Zambia Institute of Environmental Health

4). Public Health Association of Zambia

5). Nutrition Association of Zambia

6). Radiological Society of Zambia

6). Zambia Medical Licentiate Association