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About MPZ

About Malaria Partners Zambia - MPZ

In 2018, Rotarian Malaria Partners Zambia (RMPZ) was formed. This begun the Copperbelt Zambia malaria elimination project. Newly hired RMPZ Executive Director, Martha Lungu, sought guidance from the Copperbelt Provincial Health Office on which districts to focus. In cooperation with the Government of Zambia, non-governmental organizations including PATH/MACEPA, World Vision, Malaria Partners International and Rotary Clubs committed to eradicating malaria. Rotary’s role in the project is to generate funding to train the 3,500 Community Health Workers needed to complement the Government’s elimination efforts in the Copperbelt over the period 2018-2021. Currently, Rotarian Malaria Partners Zambia (RMPZ) is pursuing a Copperbelt Zambia malaria elimination project committed to eradicating malaria.

Zambia Copperbelt Project

OBJECTIVE

Rotarian Malaria Partners Zambia (RMPZ) is pursuing a Copperbelt Zambia malaria elimination project in cooperation with the Government of Zambia, PATH/MACEPA, World Vision, and Rotary Clubs committed to eradicating malaria.

ROTARY ROLE

Rotary’s role in the project is to generate funding to train the approximately 3,500 Community Health Workers (CHWs) needed to complement the Government’s elimination efforts in the Copperbelt over the period 2018-2021.

PHASE 1

With the expected completion of The Copperbelt project in 2021, an estimated $3.5 million will be invested to fully prepare CHWs to protect the Copperbelt’s 2.6 million inhabitants.

PHASE 2

Our mission is to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of communities in Mufulira, Kalulushi, and Luanshya, located in the heart of Zambia’s Copperbelt region. Through the dedication and hard work of 1,055 trained Community Health Workers, we are proud to serve and provide essential healthcare services to 527,500 people in these communities.