FRED KABATI
Mazabuka
Summary
Accomplished medical practitioner with over four years of clinical and public health experience in Zambia, focused on advancing health equity through innovative, data-driven interventions, education, and policy development. Proven leader in launching free cardiac ultrasound services and spearheading cervical cancer prevention initiatives, while co-founding a sanitation NGO to improve community hygiene. Committed to leveraging advanced public health training to strengthen Zambia’s health systems, address non-communicable diseases, and promote inclusive, equitable healthcare for underserved populations. Driven to create impactful change and foster sustainable health solutions across diverse communities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Doctor
Chikankata Mission Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Promoted universal health access through the creation of a specialised non-communicable disease (NCD) clinic, serving more than 1200 households in rural Chikankata village.
- Introduced free cardiac ultrasound services, improving diagnosis for 500 patients. This initiative has contributed to two early detections of cardiac disease, such as rheumatic heart disease, with increased referrals for life-saving operations to the National Heart Hospital.
- Led a rheumatic heart disease screening program with more than 300 school-going children screened
- Contributed to cervical cancer awareness campaigns through two radio programs, reaching many community members.
- Chaired the Quality Improvement Committee to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, and enhance hospital safety for patients.
Junior Medical Doctor
Livingstone University Teaching Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Mentored six Mulungushi University medical students in research design, data collection and thesis preparation.
- Participated in Tuberculosis(TB) mortality audits to improve TB patient care at Livingstone Hospital.
- Educated patients on preventive healthcare measures and chronic disease management strategies.
Covid Support Medical Doctor
Chikankata Mission Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered essential clinical care without pay during COVID-19 pandemic, supporting over 800 patients.
- Participated in epidemiological data collection at the local COVID isolation centre to support the Provincial Public Health Team.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Cardiology
University of Buckingham
UK02.2026
Professional Diploma - Echocardiography
123 Sonography
Austria01.2025
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
University of Algiers 1
Algiers, Algeria09-2020
Skills
- Research: Data cleaning, manuscript writing, and academic posters
- Clinical: Cardiac Ultrasound expertise, Cardiology
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
- PLOS ONE(July 2025): “Prevalence and Associated Factors of Anemia During Pregnancy at a Tertiary Hospital in Zambia (Co-Author)
- Abstract Presentation: “Prevalence and Factors of Hypertension in Zambia”, Zambia Medical Association Conference (ZMA)
- Ongoing: Prevalence and associated factors of cervical cancer at Chikankata Hospital in Zambia.
Accomplishments
- Co-authored a peer-reviewed publication in PLOS ONE: Prevalence of Anaemia in Pregnancy at a Tertiary Hospital in Zambia.
- Founded a non-profit organisation- Our Loos, that leverages the digital space to spread awareness of water, sanitation, and hygiene.
- Abstract presentation (Prevalence and Associated Factors of Hypertension in Zambia) at the 2024 Zambia Medical Association AGM
- Authored 'Cervical Cancer Myths and Facts' booklet
Timeline
Senior Medical Doctor
Chikankata Mission Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Junior Medical Doctor
Livingstone University Teaching Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Covid Support Medical Doctor
Chikankata Mission Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Cardiology
University of Buckingham
Professional Diploma - Echocardiography
123 Sonography
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine
University of Algiers 1