Z-MED

About Z-MED

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 helping medical stuents prepare for exams, and clinicans to stay connected to clinical practice.

Publisher

SolidarMed Zambia

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 May 2021

Latest episode

11 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Mar 2026

   Severe Acute Malnutrition - SAM

   In this episode of the Z-MED Podcast, we discuss Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM)—a life-threatening condition affecting many children in low-resource settings. Experts from University Teaching Hospital (UTH), including a pediatrician and a nutritionist, share practical insights on the identification, clinical management, and nutritional rehabilitation of children with SAM. The discussion highlights key treatment protocols, the importance of early diagnosis, and the role of multidisciplinary c...

2. 

   21 Dec 2025

   Developmental Milestones

   Join us as Dr. Tedson Mwanza breaks down developmental milestones—what every healthcare worker should look for, when to be concerned, and how early detection can change a child’s future. Clear, practical, and packed with tips for frontline care.

3. 

   24 Nov 2025

   Cerebral Palsy

   In this episode of the Z-MED Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tedson Mwanza, Registrar in Paediatrics and Child Health at the University Teaching Hospital – Children’s Hospital, to unpack a condition that affects many children and families across Zambia and beyond: Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Mwanza breaks down what cerebral palsy is, its causes, early warning signs, and why early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for improving a child’s quality of life. He also discusses practical approaches to ma...

Who has been a guest on Z-MED

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Bell Nkonde
• Lackson Sakuyuba
• Peter Musongole
• Dr Masanje Silungwe
• Dr Shanzi

Podcast Authority Score: 12 / 100

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Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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