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Dr Lungu Orton A specialist in training (registrar) in Obstetrics and gynaecology. Public Health Specialist

Passionate about women's sexual and reproductive health, public health and improving health care systems.

Sometimes the greatest achievement is the success that comes after indurance. About 6 years ago in September 2020 I enro...
10/11/2026

Sometimes the greatest achievement is the success that comes after indurance.

About 6 years ago in September 2020 I enrolled for a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Texila University. The university offers a full time online degree. I initially struggled with time management trying to manage clinical work and school. I manage with the support of the many mentors appointed by the university to complete within the stipulated time in 2022. The most challenging component was the research component. Identifying the topic and identifying the external supervisors. Then I started the Master of Medicine (MMED) in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2022 which made time management very difficult trying to manage the research components, clinical work and passing my MMED exams. Fortunately the knowledge and challenges that I faced with the MPH research component made me excel in the MMED component and increased my desire to master the research component. Each year we had to write 10 case reports for the MMED program that I used to master citation management with Zotero, Boolean operators and literature review search strategies with Pubmed, research4life, EMBASE emtree etc. I also learnt how to copy and edit manually but also with Grammarly. Volunteering with Cochrane made me understand the RCTs, how to conduct a systematic review and how to identify RCTs. It also exposed me to different types of research like the Propensity Score matching, sham controlled RCTs and also to GRADE, etc. Writing case reports also made me notice how many interesting cases we miss in published literature because we don't publish them. Of the 40 case reports I wrote during my MMED training only 1 was published and 3 more that I intended to publish later. Publishing made me appreciate the components of submission to the journal, formating according to journal guidelines and the formats such as the CARE guidelines. It also helped me learn self research output marketing using platforms like ORCID, google scholar and Researchgate.

Through perseverance, mentorship and a lot of support from different people among them Dr Chanda Kenneth from the UNZA and several mentors from Texila, I managed to complete the research component this year. I finished my MMED on time and even managed to pursue a PGDip in Educational Leadership and Teaching Methodology from the Copperbelt University (CBU).

08/11/2026

After menopause, your risk for cardiovascular disease increases. But most heart complications, like heart attack, heart failure and heart rhythm irregularities, and stroke are preventable with early detection and guidance from your doctor.

Ask your doctor about your risk for heart disease and stroke. Delaying a check-in for new or concerning symptoms may be life-altering.

08/11/2026

💜 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒

𝐌𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞

By Ms Hope Kalamba

In June 2023, I experienced the heartbreaking loss of my first daughter, Ring Lilly, who was born prematurely at six months and passed away six hours later. I was subsequently diagnosed with cervical incompetence.

When I conceived again in 2024, I knew I had another difficult journey ahead. At 16 weeks, I underwent a preventive cervical cerclage. My pregnancy was characterised by complications and repeated hospital admissions, with hardly two months passing without an admission. Despite the challenges, I held firmly onto my faith and chose to take each day as a blessing.

On 7th March 2025, at just 33 weeks, I finally welcomed my rainbow prince, Ethan Takondwa Khumbo, weighing 2.2 kg.

Ethan was diagnosed with Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome (NRDS) and admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where he received specialised care for 4 days, followed by 2 days of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC). With the support of the medical team, particularly Dr Nganjo, Dr Lakhwani and Firm C, we overcame those difficult early days. He was discharged weighing 3.5 kg.

Today, at 1 year and 8 months, Ethan is thriving. His journey reminds us that small babies have big potential, and that investing in specialised care and continued follow-up is essential in supporting their future.

From losing an angel to embracing my rainbow prince, I have learnt that even when babies arrive earlier than expected, there is always room for hope. I am forever grateful to God and the UTH medical team who walked this journey with us.

💜 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞.




06/11/2026

Where are you? Every phase of life brings unique health considerations. Understanding your journey can help guide more personalized screening, prevention and treatment decisions.

The American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists and Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine developed a framework to support a woman’s heart health at every stage of life.

Know where you are and the details from where you’ve been. It can impact your heart health more than you realize.

06/11/2026

Sometimes life can feel heavy. Things like illnesses, violence, uncertainties, and financial struggles can all take a toll.

And it is human to feel overwhelmed. But you aren’t powerless to fight this.

Here are some practical skills to cope with stress: https://bit.ly/4vv0K2G

06/11/2026

💜 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐄𝐒, 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐅𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒: 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐎

At just 𝟐𝟖 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 into my pregnancy, my little boy made an early entrance into the world, weighing only 𝟏 𝐤𝐠.

My journey began with severe abdominal pain and bleeding, which led to my admission at Chawama Level One Hospital before I was transferred to UTH. After spending 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 at UTH, I was discharged and briefly returned home. However, 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 later, I noticed some fluid and began experiencing abdominal pain again. I was rushed back to the hospital, and shortly afterwards, I delivered my baby boy through a 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲.

The birth was one of the most frightening experiences of my life. My baby did not cry or breathe immediately after delivery. The medical team quickly intervened to help him before taking him to the 𝐍𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 (𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐔).

When I first saw him, I was overwhelmed with emotion. I had never imagined my baby would be so tiny. I was frightened and worried, but the doctors and nurses in the NICU gave us the care and support we needed.

For 𝟐 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬, my little boy received oxygen support in the NICU. I also embraced 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐨 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 (𝐊𝐌𝐂), which became an important part of our journey.

At his 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰, I was encouraged to learn that he had gained weight and was now 𝟏.𝟔 𝐤𝐠, up from his birth weight of just 𝟏 𝐤𝐠.

Today, my little fighter is 𝟐 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝. Looking back, I am grateful for how far we have come. Every little milestone reminds me of the strength and resilience of these tiny babies.

I am deeply grateful to the entire NICU team, especially the doctors and nurses who stood by us and cared for my baby during those difficult days.

💜 Every gram gained, every milestone reached and every new day is a reason to celebrate.

To all mothers walking this journey: hold on to hope. Our little babies may arrive earlier than expected, but their stories are still being written.

Natural menopause occurs after 12 consecutive months without menstruation. This is when there is no other obvious physio...
30/10/2026

Natural menopause occurs after 12 consecutive months without menstruation. This is when there is no other obvious physiological or pathological cause and in the absence of clinical intervention. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/menopause. The STRAW stagging highight the different stages of a woman's reproductive life.https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/statement-2001-07-23.pdf

Menopause marks the period in a woman's life when periods cease due to the ovaries stopping production of eggs and the associated hormones.

Perimenopusal symptoms and Menopaus symptoms can significantly impact the quality of life, including relationships and work. The following resources provide information about symptoms, treatments and support available.

https://www.rcog.org.uk/for-the-public/menopause-and-later-life/

https://www.acog.org/news/2026/10/acog-expands-recommendations-for-management-of-menopause-symptoms/

https://www.imsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/statement-2001-07-23.pdf

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/menopause

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30/10/2026

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is highly effective. The vaccine protects against the high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers and have been shown to be safe and effective in preventing HPV infection and cervical cancer.

Tubal Factor in InfertilityAbout 1 in 6 people are affected by failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy in 12 months duri...
25/10/2026

Tubal Factor in Infertility

About 1 in 6 people are affected by failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy in 12 months during their reproductive life. The leading cause of female related infertility is ovulatory dysfuction but tubal factor contributes about 20-30% of female related infertility.

The causes can be due to infections such as pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, tubal surgery and in some instances congenital anomalies. These can lead to proximal, midtubal and distal tubal blockage.

Sonohysterography, hysterosalpingogram (HSG) and laparascopy with chromopertubation are used to assess tubal patency. However patency on its own does not guarantee proper tubal function such as transport and nutrition. Spasms can lead to a false appearance of blockage during HSG.

Treatment is either attempting to restore tubal patency with hydrotubation, tuboplasty etc but these are associated with a high failure rate and increased risk of an ectopic pregnancy. Assisted reproductive techniques are associated with a higher success rate hence the recommended treatment option.

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