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Discover the rich history and founding principles of Levy Mwanawasa Medical University - Zambia's premier medical education institution. The founding and development of Levy Mwanawasa Medical University
The Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) was established as a Public University on 22nd May, 2018 under provisions of Section 132 of the Higher Education Act, No. 4 of 2013, by way of Statutory Instrument No. 39 and 40 of 2018. At its establishment, the LMMU became the fourth Public University and is the largest purpose-built health training institution in Zambia offering various education and training programmes for health professionals.
The LMMU national hub is a 3,000-student capacity campus including a 1,000 capacity National Health Reference Library, and 200 bed National Skills Laboratory Complex. The Chainama College of Health Sciences, Dental Training School, Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital and Chainama Hills College Hospital have been integrated into the LMMU.
The LMMU has 10 provincial training hubs and multiple satellite practicum sites constituting its nationwide network of academic health complexes. The university is situated approximately 10 Kilometers East of Lusaka on the Great East road in Chainama Area.
Important statistics and achievements that showcase LMMU's growth and impact in health education.
Year Established
Public University in Zambia
Academic Schools
Provincial Training Hubs
Comprehensive medical and health sciences education focused on Zambia's specific healthcare needs
Leading research initiatives addressing local and global health challenges
State-of-the-art training labs, libraries, and clinical practice settings
10 provincial hubs providing access to quality medical education across Zambia
The development and growth of LMMU since its establishment
LMMU was established as the fourth public university in Zambia under the Higher Education Act.
Chainama College of Health Sciences, Dental Training School, and other institutions were integrated into LMMU.
Launch of initial undergraduate and postgraduate programs in medicine and allied health sciences.
Development of 10 provincial training hubs across Zambia to extend medical education nationwide.
LMMU Campus - A modern facility for medical education excellence
Explore our university officers and management team who drive our mission forward in health education excellence.