Zambia

Although Zambia made a successful transition to multi-party democracy in the 1990s, the promised economic reforms have been evolving more slowly.

An estimated 86% of Zambia’s people live in poverty, and the country ranks 163rd out of 179 countries on the United Nations Human Development Index.

Life expectancy is 40 years, and 16.5% of the adult population (one million people) is infected with HIV/AIDS.

Malaria in Zambia

Zambia had one of the highest incidences of malaria-related deaths in the world, responsible for 40% of the deaths among children under age five and 20% of the deaths of pregnant women.

Due to increased national focus on prevention and nets, malaria deaths among children decreased by 24% in 2007. 

NetsforLife® Implementing Partner

The Zambian Anglican Council (ZAC) consists of five dioceses—Central, Luapula, North, South and Lusaka—covering some of the most rural and remote areas in the country.

ZAC serves a total population of more than 416,000 by training diocesan health workers who reach into the communities to implement health-care initiatives.

In 2006, each of the five dioceses retained a coordinator who supervises a holistic and integrated development program, which includes malaria prevention and treatment.

Areas Impacted 

NetsforLife® is implementing prevention and treatment activities in a total of 34 rural communities throughout the five dioceses.

• Communities are sharing their experiences and success stories with their neighbors, which is building interest and ownership.
• Volunteerism is high with more community members coming forward to serve as malaria agents.
• Participation of community members in mobilization and sensitization workshops has been very encouraging.