Charles Chanda
Charles Chanda | |
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| Born | |
| Education | University of Zambia |
| Occupation | Politician |
Charles Chanda is a Zambian politician and former Minister of Health.[1] He was awarded the Zambia Medical Association's "Doctor of the Year" award in 2012. He was also nominated for the African Minister of Health of the Year award in 2018. He has also worked as a medical doctor and a public health specialist.[2] He is the president of United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ).[3][4]
Background
Early life
Charles Chanda was born on August 25, 1965, in Luanshya, Zambia. He grew up in a mining town and was raised by his parents, who were both teachers.
Education
Chanda attended primary school at Luanshya Primary School and secondary school at Luanshya Secondary School. He then went on to study at the University of Zambia, where he earned a bachelor's degree in medicine. He later earned a master's degree in public health from the University of London.[2]
Political career
Chanda began his political career in 2006, when he was elected as a counselor for the Luanshya Municipal Council. He later became the mayor of Luanshya and then a Member of Parliament for the Luanshya constituency. He served as the Minister of Health from 2015 to 2020.[2][5]
Personal life
Chanda is married and has three children. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ.
Allegations
Chanda has faced allegations of corruption and mismanagement of the health sector, which he has denied.[6]
References
- ^ says, Anonymous (2019-10-16). "UPPZ leader applies for habeas corpus". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ a b c "UPPZ president explains his controversial land ownership". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2018-08-24. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Chanda, daughter continue with plea 'marathon' in 134 counts of fraud". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ https://www.times.co.zm/?p=125518
- ^ "NDF will produce PF manifesto not Constitution, says Chanda as he quits". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2019-05-09. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ says, Anonymous (2019-09-18). "120 people sue UPPZ leader for fraud over land". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
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