ZUNO May 2016 e-Newsletter

ZUNO E- NEWSLETTER/ Monthly Issue#09 May 2016

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The Zambia Union of Nurses

Organisation (ZUNO) has urged government to invest in long term training of health workers, while ensuring availability of drugs, health information systems, appropriate infrastructure, delivering equitable and quality services as well as sufficient public financing. ZUNO President Mr. Liseli Sitali highlighted this when delivering his speech during the International Nurses Day celebrations in Lusaka, held under the theme “Nurses: A force for change: Improving health systems’ resilience”. Mr Sitali noted that there is a strong link between the economic status and the general health of a population. “A sustainable health system has three key attributes: affordability, for patients and families, employers and the government; acceptability to key constituents, including patients and health professionals; and adaptability, because health and health care needs are not static.” Mr Sitali continued.

Several high ranking officials including the Permanent Secretary Dr. Peter Mwaba, and Directors in the Ministry of Health attended event on 12 May 2016. Delivering a speech on behalf of Dr Mwaba, Director of Policy and Planning Mr.Davy Chimfwembe recognized the role of Nurses in bringing about change to strengthen health systems. “Government stands ready to support nurses where possible and will continue to lend an ear to their voice on improving the health care systems in the country.” He stated.

The Celebrations kicked-off with a walk from Munali Girls Secondary School to ZUNO headquarters in PHI, where the celebrations were hosted. Over 500 nurses attended the event characterised by song, dance, poetry and awards giving. Close to 25 institutions were represented exhibiting various health care services offered. Nurses across the country held similar

activities to commemorate the day.

Also In this issue

Nurses in Lusaka embrace

the community during nurses week

ICN calls for Investment in nursing and midwifery

IND 2016 Photo Focus

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ZUNO President Liseli Sitali delivering his speech during International Nurses Day in Lusaka© ZUNO

ZUNO Calls for long term investment in Health


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Nurses in Lusaka embrace the community as they commemorate “Nurses Week”

Nurses and Midwives in Lusaka lead by Zambia

Union of Nurses Organisation, Lusaka Province visited the community away from the conventional health set-up to provide free health care services and public health promotion as a way of commemorating the role of nurses ahead of the International Nurses Day celebrations on 12 May 2016.

The health care providers welcomed the residents of Kabanana, Mtedere, Chawama and Makeni, who showed up in numbers, to the temporary Clinics set-

up within their localities on selected days during first week of May 2016.

The members of the community hailed the health workers for their efforts of bringing healthcare closer to the people, and encouraged that such activities be done often.

Services provided during the week included Growth Monitoring (Under Five Clinic), Antenatal and reproductive health, sensitization talks on substance abuse, Voluntary HIV testing, Diabetes and Breast Cancer screening.

Offering antenatal services in Kabanana© ZUNO

Monitoring Children’s growth in Kabanana© ZUNO

One –on- one Health talks at UNIP market Mtedere© ZUNO

Serving Chawama and Makeni residents at Cosmopolitan Mall © ZUNO


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The International Council of

Nurses (ICN) has called for

Investment in nursing and

midwifery in order to achieve

Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

and the Sustainable Development

Goals (SDGs).

This came to light during a series

of meetings held by the ICN ahead

of the World Health Assembly.

81 representatives of ICN’s national

nursing association (NNA)

members from 47 different

countries met 18-19 May to discuss

strengthening NNAs and policy

influence as well as addressing the

contribution of the nursing and

midwifery workforce to the global

health mandates of UHC and the

SDGs.

While at the same time, 63

participants from 28 countries

attended the ICN’s Credentialing

and Regulators Forum, co-hosted

by the International Confederation

of Midwives (ICM),

to discuss key topics including

evidence based regulation and

credentialing; how regulation can

advance the professions and protect

the public; Continuing professional

development; and addressing the

future of the nursing and midwifery

workforce in light of the global

health mandates.

On 20-21 May, ICN and ICM co-

hosted the sixth Triad meeting,

along with the WHO. The purpose

of the Triad meeting is to address

issues of common interest and

concern resulting in sharing of ideas

and experiences and collaborative

actions nationally, regionally and

internationally.

The main theme for the 2016 Triad

was the future of the nursing and

midwifery workforce and the

dialogue took into account relevant

global mandates such as the

Sustainable Development Goals,

the WHO Global Strategy on

Human Resources for Health:

Workforce 2030 and global

commitments toward attaining

Universal Health Coverage.

Investing in Human Resource for Health vital to achieving Universal Health Coverage ©ZUNO

ICN calls for Investment in nursing and midwifery

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International Nurses Day

Across Zambia


International Nurses DayAcross Zambia


ZUNO Membership is open to nurses and

midwives registered with the General Nursing

Council of Zambia and employed both in the

public and private sectors.

Members have the opportunity of advancing their career through ZUNO membership, as the Organisation creates an effective platform for networking and training with local and international partners.

Other benefits include;

(i) Unity of purpose

(ii) Continuous professional development (CPD)

(iii) Professional & legal representation and counsel

(iv) Protection against discrimination and mistreatment in places of work

(v) Access to information and research activities

(vi) Collective bargaining

(vii) Lobbying & advocacy

(viii) Social and financial support

Discover benefits of being a ZUNO member

"Nurses: one of a few

blessings of being ill."•

-Sarah Moss-Wolfe

FOR MORE INFORMATION

The General Secretary

Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation

Stand No. 23889, Bennie Mwiinga Housing

Scheme (Formerly PHI)

P.O Box 50375

Lusaka Zambia

Tel: +260- 211-281 869

Fax: +260 -211-281 870

Mobile: +260 – 964 910 842

Email: [email protected]

@Zambiancarers

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ZUNO May 2016 e-Newsletter