Executive Notice • VAZ Announcement

VAZ Congratulates Dr Kaluba Chibango on His Appointment as Principal of the Zambia Institute of Animal Health (ZIAH)

Southern Region Representative on the VAZ Executive Committee takes the helm of Zambia’s national veterinary paraprofessional training institution.

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA — 21 September 2026

The Veterinary Association of Zambia (VAZ) congratulates Dr Kaluba Chibango on his official appointment as Principal of the Zambia Institute of Animal Health (ZIAH).

Dr Chibango is a hardworking veterinary professional, educator, and public administrator whose career has spanned clinical practice, veterinary education, the private sector, and public service.

A Career Built on Service

• Early career — First District Veterinary Officer for Zimba District, later District Veterinary Officer and Acting District Fisheries and Livestock Coordinator in Gwembe
• Dairy Value Chain — Through the Zambia Dairy Value Chain Project, helped train more than 14,000 farmers in modern dairy management practices
• Curriculum development — Developed the TEVETA-accredited Diploma in Veterinary Technology, the Antimicrobial Stewardship curriculum for veterinary professionals and paraprofessionals, and Apiculture Training Materials; integrated aquatic animal health into the ZIAH curriculum
• National & international service — Co-authored several national policy documents and served on the WOAH Technical Working Group for transboundary animal disease
• 2026 — Appointed Principal, Zambia Institute of Animal Health (ZIAH)

Why This Appointment Matters

His appointment as Principal marks a pivotal milestone in his career and further attests to his commitment to strengthening veterinary education and animal health systems in Zambia.

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