About Us
Advancing eye care excellence through education, advocacy, and professional development.
Advancing eye care excellence through education, advocacy, and professional development.
The Zambia Ophthalmological Society (ZOS) is a registered body of eye health professionals working or having worked in Zambia. Begun in 1992 with less than 20 members, which included Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmic Clinical Officers, the society was first led by Dr D J Kwendakwema.
We believe that Ophthalmology is a noble profession and shall actively participate in all ways possible to contribute positively to enhancing quality of life through excellent and thorough eye care in Zambia.
Integrity, professionalism, hard work, sacrifice, community service and regional integration.
Through CMEs, screening camps, media programmes and conferences, our engagement cuts across the African continent and beyond.
ZOS Annual Conference 2025
The Zambia Ophthalmological Society (ZOS) begun its journey with a small, dedicated group of less than 20 members, including Ophthalmologists and Ophthalmic Clinical Officers. The society was first led by Dr D J Kwendakwema, setting the foundation for professional eye care in Zambia.
ZOS grew its membership across all ophthalmic disciplines and began organising continuous medical education (CME) activities, public eye health screening camps, and media outreach programmes.
ZOS engagement with eye health professionals and the public expanded across the African continent and beyond, cementing its role as a leading voice in regional ophthalmological practice.
ZOS continues to lead national efforts to improve eye health access, eliminate preventable blindness, and empower ophthalmic personnel to fully exploit their potential in providing quality care to Zambians.
Enhanced active participation by all ophthalmic personnel in all ways possible and within ZOS jurisdiction to contribute positively in enhancing the quality of life through excellent and thorough eye care services.
To create a conducive environment in which Ophthalmic Personnel are empowered to exploit their potential fully in providing health care.
Meet the dedicated professionals steering the Zambia Ophthalmological Society for the 2025–2028 term.
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