Ndola – Tayside Anaesthesia Partnership

Overall goals

To advance bi-directional learning and support between the departments of anaesthesia in Ndola Teaching Hospital, Zambia and NHS Tayside, Scotland.

Key UK Colleagues and Partners

Department of Anaesthesia, NHS Tayside, Scotland. Primary contact: Dr Kirsty Wright.

International Partners

Department of Anaesthesia, Ndola Teaching Hospital, Ndola, Zambia. Head of Department: Dr Mbangu Mumbwe.

Facility/Facilities

Ndola Teaching Hospital

Sustainable development goals

• SDG 3 - Good health and well-being
• SDG 4 - Quality education
• SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities
• SDG 17 - Partnerships for the goals

Funding source

Fundraising, grants.

Changes

The strengthening of both departments through partnership and joint learning.
An increase in the learning opportunities available for anaesthesia trainees and wider anaesthesia staff in both Zambia and Scotland.