1. HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES

     A. Emergency Services

A Medical Team from the Zambia Ministry of Health will be available to provide Basic Healthcare Services and respond to any emergencies throughout the Summit. For Emergency call +260-979-811753

Emergency Hospital Services for VVIP/VIP delegates is arranged at Maina Soko Military Hospital in Lusaka.

 Contact Person:

• Major Kahalu, Maina Soko Military Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia.

Tel:  +260 21 126 0302, +26021 126 0301;

Mobile: +260 955715768

Contact officials for Emergency Medical Support:

• Alex Makupe (MOH) +260979811753 (Medical Services)
• Godfrey Phiri (MOH) +260977659166 (Medical Services)
• Charles Msiska (MOH) +260977824736 (Medical Services)
• Roma Chilengi (ZNPHI) +260 973724935 (COVID-19 Services)
• Miss Lillian Mwape (MOH) +260979334669 (Medical Services)

     B. Medical Coverage and Cost

Delegates to the Summit to come with Medical Health Insurance. During the course of the Summit at Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre (KKICC), the Ministry of Health will provide Basic Medical coverage including Emergency Care. Summit participants are advised to use the Clinic in Zone A on the ground floor of the Conference Centre during all summit working hours. If additional Medical Services are required outside of the Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre (including prescriptions for medicines, hospital admissions etc.), the cost of such will be borne by the participants or their sponsors.

Delegates are advised to obtain an international medical insurance cover with a reputable insurance company that should be recognized by the major hospitals in Lusaka namely University Teaching Hospital (UTH), National Heart Hospital (NHH), Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital, Maina Soko Military Hospital, Care for Business, Coptic and Medlands Hospital. (All these hospitals will accept the Cigna medical insurance policy).

Delegates who have been diagnosed with any chronic medical condition (s) (e.g. Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Asthma, Epilepsy, HIV etc.) and are on treatment, must ensure that they have sufficient supply of their medications as preferences/brands may not be available in Lusaka.

     C. Travel Immunization and Disease Screening

Yellow fever vaccination and the proof of having received it, is an entry requirement for Zambia. Please carry your yellow fever vaccination card (Yellow card) with you. You may be requested to present it at the airport. Zambia accepts yellow fever vaccination with 10 years’ validity.

Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring yellow fever vaccination are the following; Angola, Tanzania, Benin, Nigeria, Central Africa Republic, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Uganda.

     D. Protect yourself and others

All delegates are expected to follow the health protocols and guidelines below:

• Maintain strict hand hygiene. Alcohol based hand sanitizers are installed at all the main entrances of the KKIC buildings. Please use them. You can buy pocket sized ones (containing at least 60% alcohol) at local pharmacies for your personal use;
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. Encourage others to do so;
• Avoid close body contact or contact with body fluids of any sick person. If this happens accidentally, wash it off immediately and report promptly to the medical team; and
• If you find someone who is ill, call for help immediately. Do not try to attend to him/her by yourself. Eat and drink safely: Ensure that your food and water are from trusted sources and fruits are thoroughly washed before eating. Food should be well cooked and properly stored. Drink enough clean water, at least 2L every day;

Maintain personal security at all times: Use the same common sense traveling that you would at home, and always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

 In the event that you fall ill or have an accident during your stay,

• Report to your hotel clinic (if available)
• Report to the Zambian Medical Health Services
• Call someone to get help (if you are not able to do any of the above)

Call the Zambia Medical Health Services on

• Alex Makupe (MOH) +260979811753 (Medical Services)
• Godfrey Phiri (MOH) +260977659166 (Medical Services)
• Charles Msiska (MOH) +260977824736 (Medical Services)
• Roma Chilengi (ZNPHI) +260 973724935 (COVID-19 Services)
• Miss Lillian Mwape (MOH) +260979334669 (Medical Services)

     E. Zambia COVID-19 requirements

Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, Ministry of Health Zambia with Africa CDC have worked intensively to ensure that all precautionary measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 are taken to safeguard delegates.

The following guidelines are prepared based on the latest scientific information, in Zambia as contained in the Public Health Act Cap 295, SI 21, 22 and 62 of the laws of Zambia, and Africa CDC standard operating procedures. Personnel of the Zambia Ministry of Health. Respective Embassies of member states should collaborate with the Medical Team overseeing the implementation of these recommendations.

Section I:

 Requirement from Summit Delegates Entry into Zambia Territory 

To enter Zambia the following are requirements as related to COVID-19 prevention and control:

• Vaccinated or PCR Negative results within 72hrs of entry into Zambia
• Once in the Country and tests positive, Isolation at own cost in the same hotel staying or designated until discharge as per our Health guidelines
• PCR together with Certificate for those requiring for their return travel at own cost (800k).
• Observation of COVID-19 Prevention measures as will be guided on arrival.

Section II:

A. Measures required for Entry of KKICC meeting 

• Everyone will be screened using a non-contact thermometer/ scanner before entering the conference hall. Delegates who show signs and symptoms associated with COVID-19, should contact the Medical Team for screening before coming to the conference.
• Any symptomatic delegate during the conference should be referred to the clinic for assessment and management.
• Wearing of face masks will be optional and some masks will be available to all delegates.
• Delegates must follow the signs marking the entry and exit of the conference rooms, to allow for a one-way stream;

The above can be revised depending on the Pandemic and Ministry of Health guidelines.

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