Global Health & HIV Clinical Services
Program Initiative
This initiative is focused on improving the quality of paediatric antiretroviral therapy in Lusaka district. The initiative is funded by Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church
Meharry provides technical assistance and capacity building for implementation of a comprehensive ‘one-stop’ Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) model in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Clinics.
This initiative is being conducted in the following health facilities:
Chawama Level One Hospital
Chilenje Level One Hospital
Kanyama Level One Hospital
Matero Level One Hospital
“Since mid-last year, I have been motivated to come and receive services from you in MCH because I know that I can come on any day to collect drugs which fits my busy schedule as a business woman”
Jane X
“I now come to the facility knowing that I will not spend more than 2 hours to collect my medication and it has made me more productive”
Mrs. K
“When my son is unwell, I am able to bring him to MCH to be seen by a doctor instead of waiting in line at the emergency room. Zikomo (thank you) Meharry"
Bana J
Interactive Experiences
“When I registered for antenatal at Matero General Hospital, they welcomed me, counseled me, and told me what to do at every step. The doctor here counseled me to have someone to be talking to (a mentor mother). My mentor mother visited me at home many times and we would also talk on phone. I now had someone to talk to and share my problems with. The staff guided me on how to take my medications through my pregnancy, delivery and even in taking care of my baby. This support made it easy for me to even open up on my status to my family and friends. My child is now 2 years and HIV free after receiving care and support at Matero hospital!”
Bamake Ruth
Timeline of Meharry activities in Zambia
2017
2019
2023
After needs assessment conducted Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities at Chilenje Level One Hospital, funded by PEPFAR through HRSA
Received a new award: Leveraging health service equity approaches for sustainable HIV epidemic control
2025
July began providing TA to Misisi Mini Hospital, Kabwata Clinic, George Urban Clinic and Makeni Urban Clinic
Conducted needs assessment in Lusaka, together with other HBCU GHC members
2018 - 2019
Expansion to three other Level One hospitals: Chawama, Kanyama and Matero to begin direct service delivery in Maternal and Child Health Units
2022
December began providing TA to Bauleni Clinic, Kamwala Urban Clinic, Kanyama west Clinic and Matero Main Clinic
Initiative closed out, PEPFAR funding discontinued
2024
2026
Award funding support by Global Ministries, The United Methodist Church