Kanyama Level 1 Hospital is one of the largest first-level referral hospitals in Lusaka, serving the dense urban population of Kanyama Compound as well as neighboring communities. The facility offers comprehensive healthcare, with a focus on maternal and child health, emergency medicine, surgery, and general outpatient and inpatient care. Supported by international partners, the hospital is recognized for implementing 5S-Kaizen quality management, boosting both patient care standards and efficiency. The hospital was expanded and modernized in partnership with the Japanese government, dramatically improving its infrastructure and service capacity in recent years.

• General Medical and Outpatient Care

• Maternal and Child Health

• Emergency and Trauma Services

• Surgical Services: Maternity surgeries

• Pediatrics: Dedicated pediatrics department, recognized as a top-performing unit

• Laboratory and Diagnostic Services: In-house laboratory and radiology

• Pharmacy: Modern, efficient dispensary following Total Quality Management (TQM) practices

• Community Health

• Implementation of 5S-Kaizen quality and stock management in the pharmacy and service settings

• Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) interventions, with routine inspection and rapid maintenance

• Award system recognizing high-performing hospital departments (notably pediatric and radiology units)

• Staff training and capacity-building with support from international partners

• Vision: To provide evidence-based, patient-centered care in an optimal healing environment through total quality management

• Mission: Deliver high-quality health services for all catchment populations by combining clinical excellence, efficient management, and strong community engagement

• Pediatrics Department: Awarded as the best performing unit at the hospital in 2023

• Recognized for exceptional collaboration with the Japanese government (JICA Cassiopeia Project)

• Commended by the Zambian Ministry of Health and Lusaka District leadership for sustained community impact