The National Heart Hospital has launched a Two-in-One Paediatric Cardiac Mission in collaboration with the Jakaya Kikwete Cardiac Institute (Tanzania) and Save a Child’s Heart (Israel). The mission aims to provide advanced treatment to 30 Zambian children with complex heart conditions, including open-heart surgeries, closed-heart procedures, and minimally invasive catheterisation.
By performing these interventions locally, the initiative is expected to save over USD 150,000 in medical costs while building local capacity in both paediatric and adult cardiology. The mission also supports Zambia’s ongoing efforts to train local cardiologists, with JKCI serving as a key partner and training site.
The collaboration highlights the benefits of South-South cooperation and global partnerships. By leveraging regional expertise through alliances like Save a Child’s Heart, Zambia is improving healthcare outcomes for children while strengthening regional medical capacity.
The National Heart Hospital reaffirmed its commitment to providing timely, high-quality, and affordable treatment for children with life-threatening heart conditions. The mission also demonstrates the hospital’s focus on regional cooperation in the fight against congenital and acquired heart diseases.
The initiative underscores the hospital’s motto: Your Heart ❤️ Our Hands, reflecting its dedication to saving lives and developing local expertise in cardiology.