About Us
The Zambia Association of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (ZAGO) is a professional membership Organisation founded on the need to advocate for the provision of high quality sexual reproductive services to women and adolescent girls. Founded in 2005 and officially registered in 2006, ZAGO has since its inception been advocating countrywide for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR. We are dedicated to the promotion of excellence in the practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology through:
- 1. Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- 2. Research
- 3. Advocacy
- 4. Policy influence
AGO envisions a Zambia where all women and adolescent girls attain the highest standards of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). Therefore, we have over the years collaborated with international organisations including:
- 1. The World Bank
- 2. The World Bank
- 3. International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (FIGO)
- 4. Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- 5. John Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (JHPIEGO)
- 6. IPAS
- 7. Marie Stopes International
At local level, ZAGO has collaborations with various stakeholders including:
- 1. Zambia Medical Association (ZMA)
- 2. Midwives Association of Zambia (MAZ)
- 3. Paediatrics Association of Zambia (PAZ)
- 4. Ministry of Health
- 5. Ministry of Higher Education
- 6. Faith-based Organizations
- 7. Traditional Leaders
- 8. Parliamentarians
- 9. Media Houses
- 10. Youth Groups