Kitwe Central Hospital (now commonly known as Kitwe Teaching Hospital) is a major tertiary healthcare facility serving the Copperbelt region and beyond. Established as Llewlyn Hospital in 1958 and renamed in 1964, it serves as a referral, teaching, and research hospital with a strong legacy in clinical service and medical education. With a daily patient traffic of up to 1,300, it provides comprehensive care for the region’s second-largest city and surrounding districts.

• Internal Medicine

• Surgery 

• Pediatrics

• Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Emergency Care

• Intensive Care (with a newly constructed ICU)

• Outpatient and Inpatient Services

• Underwent significant rehabilitation, including the addition of a modern paediatric ward and ICU in 2024 through public-private partnerships, notably with Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC)

• Adheres to the latest government and international standards for infection control, safety, and patient care

• Praised for investment in new technologies and equipment for specialized care

• Vision: To be a leading referral, teaching, and research hospital, delivering excellent and accessible healthcare in the Copperbelt region.

• Mission: Provide high-quality, effective, and compassionate medical care, education, and research to enhance health outcomes for all.

• Accredited provider by NHIMA

• Recognized by COSECSA as a surgical training site

• Acknowledged in top 20 best hospitals in Zambia for clinical excellence and education

• Commended by Zambia’s Ministry of Health for infrastructure development and health outcomes