Dr Lastone Chitembe, Biography                                                                                          

Dr Lastone Chitembo is a paediatrician with diverse experience in clinical medicine and public health services. His career spans over 29 years as clinician, honorary lecturer at the University of Zambia School of Medicine; Hospital Superintendent and District Director of Health. He also worked as USAID-funded Abt Associates Project Performance Improvement Advisor for health system strengthening of MNCH/HIV/TB services. Over the past 15 years, he has worked as Programme Officer for UNICEF and WHO providing technical support for HIV, Tuberculosis, Viral Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Infections and PMTCT. He has been a member of various WHO steering groups for guideline development including the HIV Testing Services Steering Committee.