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Z-MED focuses on current issues in medicine. Our medical education podcast is a practical guide for medical students and clinicians. Each episode is centered around real world case studies where experts discuss issues of diagnosis, clinical presentation and patient management with the purpose of hel...
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26 Episoden
Acute Diarrhoea
In this episode of the Z-MED Podcast, Dr. Tedson Mwanza, Registrar in Paediatrics and Child Health at the University Teaching Hospital – Children’s H...

Neonatal Sepsis
Our guest, Dr. Tedson Mwanza, a seasoned pediatrician, breaks down what every healthcare provider should know: How to recognize the early signs, commo...

Postpartum Depression
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 Hemorrhage
In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH), one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in Zambia and globall...

Normal Labor & Delivery
In this episode, Lackson Sakuyuba a Midwife and Nurse Tutor at Lusaka college of Nursing and Midwifery (LUCON) talks about normal labor and delivery,...

Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy- UTI
In this episode, Peter Musongole, a midwife and nurse lecturer at Lusaka College of Nursing and Midwifery (LUCON), dives into a critical yet often ov...

Antenatal Care
In this episode, Dr. Masanje Silungwe, an Obstetrician-Gynecologist, explores the importance of antenatal care and what it entails. He highlights how...

Introducing Season 3
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 them...

S2E7 MgSO4
In clinical obstetrics,Magnesium sulphate use is widespread . Dr. Shanzi explains the dosing, indications, when to increase dose and other protocals t...

S2E8 Obstetric Fistula
Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries. In this episode we discuss in details what causes obstetric fistulas and...

S2E5 Oxytocin
Oxytocin is one of the most commonly used medications in obstetrics and has been associated with claims of negligence in cases of adverse outcomes. Er...

S2E6 Infection prevention
Infection control prevents or stops the spread of infections in healthcare settings. In this episode we discuss of how infections spread, ways to prev...

S2E3 Resuscitation of the Newborn
Resuscitation is one of the most frequently performed procedures in the neonatal period. Fiona Mtawali a ML shares some points on the procedures invol...

S2E4 Maternal Mortality
The high number of maternal deaths in some areas of the world reflects inequalities in access to quality health services and highlights the gap betwee...

Season 2 Introduction
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...

S2E1 Pre-eclampsia (part 1)
In part 1 of our first episode this season, Mary Kuyela talks to Dr Aubrey Shanzi, a consultant obstetrician based in Lusaka.

S2E2 Pre-eclampsia (part 2)
Episode 2 in season 2, we continue with our expert, Dr Shanzi and his interesting discussion on pre-eclampsia.


S1E8 Malignant Hypertension
Mary Kuyela speaks to Medical Licentiate Joesph Mwale about Malignant Hypertension

S1E9 Acute Diarrhoea
Mary Kuyela speaks to Medical Licentiate Constance Nkandu about acute diarrhoea.

S1E3 Intestinal Obstruction
Mary Kuyela speaks to Dr Besa about intestinal obstruction.

S1E4 Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Mary Kuyela discusses Diabetic Ketocidosis with Constance Nkande, a medical licentiate based in Lusaka.

S1E5 Cryptococcal Meningitis
Mary Kuyela discusses cryptococcal meningitis with Lloyd Mwandamena.

S1E6 Sickle cell disease
Mary Kuylea talks to Fiona Mtawali, a medical llicentiate based in Lusaka about Sickle cell disease.


S1E1 Ectopic Pregnancy
Mary Kuyela and Lloyd Mwandamena discuss ectopic pregnancy from clinical presentation, through diagnosis and patient management.