HELPING INDIVIDUALS – ZAMBIA

In 2017, Health Help Zambia (HHZ) became aware of 14-year-old Grace Mushiba.  She was unable to walk or attend school due to foot sores caused by diabetes.

Life was hard for Lyn Himaanga.  At the age of 4 she suffered from “a stroke” (possibly polio).  The whole of her left side was affected, and she could only move with the help of crutches. And in 2012 she was the single mother of two lively boys aged 2…

Mrs Mwiinga has eight children. The last three were born as triplets, Alpha, Omega and Mirriam. Initially it was thought that Alpha and Omega were born disabled but fortunately the disabilities didn’t manifest themselves and development in all three babies now appear to be normal. However, Mrs Mwiinga was struggling…

Priscilla came to the attention of HHI back in 2010 whilst visiting the Ntambo district. Priscilla is both deaf and dumb, and is unable to mobilise without assistance.  In addition to providing Priscilla with a monthly living allowance, HHI funded her to attend Maamba Special School for six years. Tragically,…

John is well known to our long time HHI supporters. In 2008, having just qualified as a doctor, John was invited to speak at one of our supporters’ evenings in Newport. John was funded through his medical studies by HHI. In 2018 John was promoted to District Health Director of…

Moscow is now a clinical officer living in rural Nega Nega, Mazabuka, Zambia. He is married to Astrid and has two daughters, Precious and Chabota. Moscow was funded through school and medical college for many years by HHI. Being an albino, life brings Moscow many challenges in a country where…

As a disabled child born to peasant farmers, Bright had limited prospects. He is highly intelligent and very articulate but being blind meant that within his own family and wider society, he felt he was an ‘outcast in life’. With support given by HHI, coupled with his ability and dedication,…

Prisca is a physically disabled teacher and the sole breadwinner for her family. She has shown that education, determination and hard work can turn a person’s life around. Many years ago, Prisca received a wheelchair from HHI which enabled her to attend secondary school and gain her leaving certificate. She…

Bibian has been supported by HHI UK since 2008. As a youngster, even though one of her legs was enlarged and covered in sores, Bibian attended school. However, she became increasingly self-conscious about her leg and that other children did not want to be with her. This had a negative…