Veterinary Association of Zambia

01/06/2026

It's World Milk Day 2026 🥛

Behind every safe glass of milk are veterinary professionals and paraprofessionals.
From animal health to hygiene protocols to nutrition and sustainable farming, you protect quality and cut contamination risks for all of us.

Thank you for keeping our milk safe.
Happy World Milk Day from VAZ

31/05/2026

Help Us Share the WSAVA Global Survey!

Dear Member Representatives,

We are excited to announce that the WSAVA Global Survey on the State of Companion Animal Veterinary Practice is now live!

This important initiative will help us better understand the realities, challenges, and opportunities shaping companion animal veterinary practice around the world and will contribute to the development of the upcoming Global State of Companion Animal Veterinary Practice Report.

We would be extremely grateful for your support in sharing the survey with your members and networks. Broad global participation is essential to ensure that the final report truly reflects the diversity of experiences and perspectives within our profession.

At this stage, the survey is available in English only, but translations into additional languages will be released very soon.

To support your communications efforts, we have prepared a selection of suggested social media posts, which can be downloaded here. If you need any specific assets, please do not hesitate to contact us.

👉 Survey link: https://surveys.marconline.com/survey/selfserve/53b/5250396?list=opn&mkt=1

Thank you once again for your continued support and for helping us amplify the voice of the global companion animal veterinary community.

WSAVA

Transforming Care Together.

Thank you for joining this WSAVA global research effort. By sharing your experiences, you are contributing to a landmark report that will help strengthen and advocate for companion animal veterinary practice worldwide.

28/05/2026

Stay tuned for more event details

28/05/2026

Mark your calendars 📅

WSAVA DENTAL LECTURE is happening, and it’s going to be worth the wait.
More details soon.
Stay tuned.

27/05/2026

Notice: 5-in-1 Vaccine Availability

Dear Members,
VAZ would like to update you regarding the recent 5-in-1 vaccine shortage. The issue has been addressed, and we anticipate receiving new stock from local suppliers by tomorrow.
We appreciate your patience and will keep you informed of any further developments.

Dr Mfune
VAZ Publicity Secretary

25/05/2026

Happy African Freedom Day!
To all vets, para-vets, technicians, students, and animal health workers: thank you for protecting animals and public health, for supporting livelihoods, and for strengthening communities.
Let us continue working together to free futures and build a healthier Africa.

21/05/2026

ZAMBIA PARTICIPATES IN THE 93RD WOAH GENERAL SESSION IN PARIS

Paris, France – 21 May 2026

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock wishes to announce that Zambia is participating in the 93rd General Session of the World Assembly of Delegates of the World Organisation for Animal Health currently taking place in Paris from 18 to 22 May, 2026.

The Zambian delegation is being led by Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Permanent Secretary, Dr. Max Choombe, accompanied by Acting Director of Veterinary Services, Dr. Charles Maseka, and other senior government officials from the veterinary and livestock sector.

The high-level global meeting, convened by the World Organisation for Animal Health, has brought together delegates from member countries across the world to deliberate on critical issues affecting animal health, veterinary services, food security and global health resilience.

During the General Session, member states are expected to adopt international animal health standards, deliberate on technical topics of global importance, consider administrative and technical resolutions, and review strategic frameworks aimed at strengthening global animal health systems.

This year’s Animal Health Forum is being held under the theme, “Investing in Animal Health to Secure Everyone’s Future,” highlighting the importance of animal health in promoting economic stability, food security, sustainable livestock production and global public health.

Zambia’s participation in the conference demonstrates government’s continued commitment to strengthening veterinary services, improving livestock disease prevention and control systems, and enhancing international cooperation in animal health management.

The Ministry further notes that the conference provides an important platform for Zambia to engage with international partners, share experiences, and explore innovative approaches to financing and improving animal health systems for the benefit of farmers and the national economy.

Issued by:

Benny Munyama
Principal Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock

21/05/2026

Congratulations to the graduating vet class of 2026.

20/05/2026

On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 46 backyard poultry farmers graduated from two Broiler Farmer Field Schools in Chongwe District. The event was officiated by Dr. Zoran Muhimba, Senior Pathologist at UTH, who delivered the keynote address on behalf of the Director of Veterinary Services.

It is encouraging to see journalists now well-informed on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and able to report on it confidently.

Special thanks to Dr. Francis Mwanza and his team for hosting the Schools Without Walls, and to ICARS, through the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for supporting the CAAZAP project. Appreciation also goes to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Department of Veterinary Services, VAZ, and UNZAVET for their partnership.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day