ZUNO E- NEWSLETTER/ Monthly Issue#11 July 2016

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General Nursing Council

(GNC) President Dr. Lonia

Mwape has emphasised the

importance of advocacy by

the nursing and midwifery

profession in Zambia saying

it is a critical component of

the many responses to

challenges being experienced

in the nursing and midwifery

profession.

Dr Mwape said this during

opening of an advocacy

meeting jointly organised by

ZUNO and the Royal

College of Nursing (RCN)

held on 14 and 15 July 2016

in Lusaka.

Citing inadequate numbers

of nurses in practice,

negative attitudes by nurses,

poor or lack of equipment in

practicum areas and increase

in the disease burden, the

GNC President stated “you

will agree with me that these

are challenging times in

which to be employed in

nursing in Zambia.”

She noted that it is possible

to successfully turn the

challenges, using an audible

voice, into opportunities to

improve the nursing

profession in Zambia.

“It should be recognised

that every nurse has the

opportunity to make a

positive impact on the

profession through day-to-

day advocacy for nurses, the

nursing profession and the

patient.” She highlighted.

At the end of the two day

meeting the ZUNO

Advocacy work plan 2016-

2018 was developed and is

yet to be finalised.

NEC, Interest Groups and some Provincial leaders attended the advocacy meeting

Also In this issue

ZUNO President commends health workers to take interest and vote “YES” in national referendum.

ZCTU Calls for stronger and

united labour union ZUNO/RCN Safer surgery Project

rolled-out to Kabwe ZUNO Lusaka PEC Elected into

office.

GNC backs advocacy, as ZUNO comes up with advocacy workplan

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© Electoral commission of Zambia 2016 election publicity material

ZUNO President Liseli Sitali has

urged health professionals in Zambia to take an interest in the upcoming referendum as the bill of rights borders around not only their welfare as citizens but also as workers.

Mr Sitali has advised health professionals to vote “YES” on August 11, 2016 to the referendum question “Do you agree to the amendment to the Constitution to enhance the Bill of rights contained in Part III of the Constitution of Zambia and to repeal and replace Article 79 of the Constitution of Zambia?”

The ZUNO President noted that some of the rights that are being proposed in the bill of rights which include the economic, social and cultural rights are fundamental to the development of the nation.

The National referendum will be held alongside the Presidential and General elections on 11 August 2016.

ZUNO President commends health workers to take

interest and vote “YES” in national referendum.

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ZCTU Calls for stronger and united labour union

ZCTU President Mr Nkole Chishimba (upstanding) addressing ZUNO NEC © zuno

The Zambia Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) has

reiterated the need for a united and strengthened labour

union in the country so as to push the agenda of the

Zambian workers forward.

Speaking during the opening of the ZUNO National

Executive Committee (NEC) orientation workshop held

in Lusaka on 11 and 12 July 2016, ZCTU President Mr

Nkole Chishimba said this can only be a reality if

individual labour unions are strong.

Among the issues deliberated on during the NEC

meeting were, the amended 2015 ZUNO Constitution,

policies and procedures, resource mobilisation and

financial management and membership recruitment,

organising and retention.

And on 13 July 2016 ZUNO held the National Council

meeting where all the ten (10) provinces were

represented.

ZUNO/RCN Safer surgery Project rolled-out to Kabwe

The Safer Surgery Project, a partnership between ZUNO and the

Royal College of Nursing, was on 18th

July 2016 rolled –out to Kabwe General Hospital in Zambia’s Central Province.

Dr Rosemary Mwanza delivering a speech during the launch the project ©zuno

The “Safer Surgery Saves Lives” program is aimed at promoting safer surgery and focuses on the WHO Safe Surgery Checklist which identifies steps of an operation, each corresponding to a specific period in the normal flow of work.

Central Provincial Medical Officer, Dr. Rosemary Mwanza officially launched the project emphasising on the importance of communication and teamwork during surgery, elements the Safer Surgery Project intends to enhance.

She further noted that Surgical Care has been an essential component of health care worldwide and that the impact of surgical intervention on public health systems is growing.

RCN International advisor Ms. Ilona Johnston noted the positives demonstrated by the project at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka where the program was first piloted.

The objective of the program is to shape policy and practice related to operating theatres, work co-operatively with the Zambia Operating Theatre Nursing Interest Group, other professional associations and hospital management.

At the end of the project a decision would be made as to whether it should be rolled out to the rest of the country.

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ZUNO Lusaka PEC Elected into office

On 22 July 2016, ZUNO Lusaka Province held

its’ 2nd Provincial Quadrennial Conference where the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) was elected. Only two positions (Vice Chairperson and Vice Provincial Organising Secretary) were up for a vote as the rest of the positions went unopposed. The Conference was officially opened by Zambia Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) Secretary General Mr. Cosmas Mukuka who encouraged the members present to focus on ideas and issues that will make ZUNO a stronger trade union and professional body capable of promoting the interests of members.

ZCTU Secretary General Mr.Cosmas Mukuka (upstanding) addressing ZUNO members during the 2nd Lusaka Provincial Quadrennial Conference at the University Teaching Hospital© zuno

Newly elected ZUNO Lusaka province PEC poses for a photo with ZUNO Deputy General Secretary for Finance and Administration Mr Bartholomew Munanjala (Third from left) © zuno

Below the newly mandated members of the Lusaka Province PEC.

Position Candidate Branch District

1 Chairperson Florence N. Katola Kafue District

Hospital

Kafue

2 Vice

Chairperson

Ezekiel Munsaki Mtedere

Mission

Hospital

Chirundu

3 Provincial

Organising

Secretary

Matilda N.

Ngambi

University

Teaching

Hospital

Lusaka

4 Provincial Vice

Organising

Secretary

Noreen K. Mwila University

Teaching

Hospital

Lusaka

5 Provincial

Treasurer

Mr. Fredrick N.

Kasongo

Chainama Hills

Hospital

Lusaka

6 Provincial Vice

Treasurer

Ms. Christine

Jango

Chilenje

DHMT

Lusaka

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ZUNO Membership is open to nurses and

midwives registered with the General Nursing

Council of Zambia and employed both in the

public and private sectors.

Members have the opportunity of advancing their career through ZUNO membership, as the Organisation creates an effective platform for networking and training with local and international partners.

Other benefits include;

(i) Unity of purpose

(ii) Continuous professional development (CPD)

(iii) Professional & legal representation and counsel

(iv) Protection against discrimination and mistreatment in places of work

(v) Access to information and research activities

(vi) Collective bargaining

(vii) Lobbying & advocacy

(viii) Social and financial support

Discover benefits of being a ZUNO member

“Nurses are patient

people.”

~ Anonymous.•

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