Z-MED

Episodes

• Severe Acute Malnutrition - SAM 11.03.2026 1h 14m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Z-MED Podcast, we discuss Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM)—a life-threatening condition affecting many children in low-resource settings. Experts from University Teaching Hospital (UTH), including a pediatrician and a nutritionist, share practical insights on the identification, clinical management, and nutritional rehabilitation of children with SAM. The discussion highlights key treatment protocols, the importance of early diagnosis, and the role of mu...
• Developmental Milestones 22.12.2025 26m

  Send us Fan Mail Join us as Dr. Tedson Mwanza breaks down developmental milestones—what every healthcare worker should look for, when to be concerned, and how early detection can change a child’s future. Clear, practical, and packed with tips for frontline care.
• Cerebral Palsy 24.11.2025 37m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Z-MED Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tedson Mwanza, Registrar in Paediatrics and Child Health at the University Teaching Hospital – Children’s Hospital, to unpack a condition that affects many children and families across Zambia and beyond: Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Mwanza breaks down what cerebral palsy is, its causes, early warning signs, and why early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for improving a child’s quality of life. He also discusses practical...
• Acute Diarrhoea 22.08.2025 56m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Z-MED Podcast, Dr. Tedson Mwanza, Registrar in Paediatrics and Child Health at the University Teaching Hospital – Children’s Hospital, discusses Acute diarrhoea. He breaks down its common causes, key signs and symptoms, and shares practical guidance on effective management to help healthcare workers improve care for children affected by this condition.
• Neonatal Sepsis 22.07.2025 42m

  Send us Fan Mail Our guest, Dr. Tedson Mwanza, a seasoned pediatrician, breaks down what every healthcare provider should know: How to recognize the early signs, common causes, and the importance of timely intervention in managing neonatal sepsis. Dr. Mwanza also shares practical guidance on diagnosis, treatment protocols, and preventive measures especially in low-resource settings.
• Postpartum Depression 20.06.2025 37m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Bell Nkonde, Senior Resident Medical Officer at Chilenje Level 1 Hospital, sheds light on a condition often hidden behind smiles—Postpartum Depression (PPD). Dr. Nkonde breaks the silence around PPD, explaining why it’s more than just “baby blues” and why timely recognition and support can save lives. This episode offers critical insights into identifying, managing, and destigmatizing postpartum depression. 🔊 Tune in and learn how we can ...
• Postpartum Hemorrhage 21.05.2025 54m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH), one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Zambia and globally. Dr. Bell Nkonde, a Senior Resident Medical Officer at Chilenje Level 1 Hospital, breaks down the causes, risk factors, signs, and emergency management of PPH in a practical and engaging way. Tune in, learn, and help save lives.
• Normal Labor & Delivery 21.04.2025 41m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Lackson Sakuyuba a Midwife and Nurse Tutor at Lusaka college of Nursing and Midwifery (LUCON) talks about normal labor and delivery, a natural yet complex process that every healthcare worker needs to understand deeply. We break down the stages of labor, from the first contractions to the delivery of the placenta, highlighting key signs, expected progress, and how to provide respectful, woman-centered care throughout.
• Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy- UTI 21.03.2025 45m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Peter Musongole, a midwife and nurse lecturer at Lusaka College of Nursing and Midwifery (LUCON), dives into a critical yet often overlooked topic—Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Pregnancy. He breaks down the key signs and symptoms, why early detection is crucial, and the best approaches to managing UTIs for a healthier pregnancy. Tune in for expert insights and practical tips!
• Antenatal Care 20.02.2025 43m

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Masanje Silungwe, an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, explores the importance of antenatal care and what it entails. He highlights how regular prenatal checkups help detect and prevent complications, ensuring the health and well-being of both mother and baby. Dr. Silungwe also explains how proper antenatal care improves maternal, neonatal, and child health by promoting safe pregnancies, reducing the risk of birth complications, and supporting healthy chil...
• Introducing Season 3 19.02.2025 3m

  Send us Fan Mail This episode features Mary Kuyela and Dr. Mwansa Ketty Lubeya as they unveil what’s in store for Season 3 of the Z-MED podcast. They discuss key themes, upcoming topics, and the impact of the content, highlighting who stands to benefit most—from healthcare workers and medical students to anyone passionate about improving medical education and practice.
• S2E8 Obstetric Fistula 24.09.2021 40m

  Send us Fan Mail Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries. In this episode we discuss in details what causes obstetric fistulas and fistula foundation stories.
• S2E7 MgSO4 24.09.2021 42m

  Send us Fan Mail In clinical obstetrics,Magnesium sulphate use is widespread . Dr. Shanzi explains the dosing, indications, when to increase dose and other protocals to consider when administering MgSO4.
• S2E6 Infection prevention 17.09.2021 22m

  Send us Fan Mail Infection control prevents or stops the spread of infections in healthcare settings. In this episode we discuss of how infections spread, ways to prevent the spread of infections, and more detailed practices to consider. Effective infection prevention and control practices contribute greatly to reducing the risk of infection transmission between patients, healthcare workers and others in the healthcare environment; they are an essential component of safe, quality health care.
• S2E5 Oxytocin 17.09.2021 35m

  Send us Fan Mail Oxytocin is one of the most commonly used medications in obstetrics and has been associated with claims of negligence in cases of adverse outcomes. Errors involving intravenous oxytocin administration for induction or augmentation of labor are most commonly dose related. Clinicians should be knowledgeable regarding pharmacokinetics of oxytocin and the effect. Dr. Shanzi explains more on indications and contraindications of oxytocin.
• S2E4 Maternal Mortality 10.09.2021 27m

  Send us Fan Mail The high number of maternal deaths in some areas of the world reflects inequalities in access to quality health services and highlights the gap between rich and poor. The MMR in low income countries in 2017 is 462 per 100 000 live births versus 11 per 100 000 live births in high income countries. In this episode Dr. Shanzi explains what Maternal mortality is, contributing factors, causes and some procedures to do when a maternal mortality happens.
• S2E3 Resuscitation of the Newborn 10.09.2021 27m

  Send us Fan Mail Resuscitation is one of the most frequently performed procedures in the neonatal period. Fiona Mtawali a ML shares some points on the procedures involved when resuscitating.
• S2E2 Pre-eclampsia (part 2) 26.08.2021 41m

  Send us Fan Mail Episode 2 in season 2, we continue with our expert, Dr Shanzi and his interesting discussion on pre-eclampsia.
• S2E1 Pre-eclampsia (part 1) 26.08.2021 29m

  Send us Fan Mail In part 1 of our first episode this season, Mary Kuyela talks to Dr Aubrey Shanzi, a consultant obstetrician based in Lusaka.
• Season 2 Introduction 26.08.2021 9m

  Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 2 of Z-Med! Before we kick off with our medical education topics, we start off season 2 with a short introduction from a keen subscriber about his medical career, and why he finds Z-Med podcast useful to his studies and practice. Given the Covid -19 challenges that we have faced this year, we have not been able to use our usual studio to record Z-Med. However, we know many of our student-listeners have not stopped learning over this period, and as such, ra...