Zambia, like many other Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, is faced with a high burden of disease, especially: maternal, child and adolescent health problems; communicable diseases (Malaria, HIV/AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Tuberculosis (TB), COVID-19, among others, and a growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Even though there has been progress in selected health indicators, particularly for maternal and child health, this progress has been inadequate and below the targets.
This strategic plan focuses on addressing the health sector challenges and accelerating progress towards attainment of the national and global health goals, aimed at ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare to all in Zambia, as close to the family as possible, Leaving No One Behind. This is expected to lead to the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the targets under SDG 3 “Good health and wellbeing for all”, other health-related SDG targets, and ultimately, Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
