CHAZ — Strengthening Zambia’s health system through faith-based networks.
Churches Health Association of Zambia
Established 1970 • National Health Network
About CHAZ
About CHAZ

A national faith-based health network since 1970.

CHAZ exists to strengthen and coordinate faith-based health facilities and partners to deliver measurable health outcomes, reliable supply chains, and resilient health systems across Zambia.

Our mandate History Governance
Founded
1970
A legacy of care.
National footprint
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Across provinces.
Facilities supported
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Placeholder metric.
Patients served / year
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Placeholder metric.
Identity
Why CHAZ exists
Mission
Expand access to quality care
Strengthen facilities, partners, systems and accountability.
Vision
A healthy and resilient Zambia
Where the vulnerable are protected and services are reliable.
Core principle
Compassion + Systems
Strong delivery backed by strong governance and M&E.
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Mandate

What CHAZ is responsible for

CHAZ is not a “project NGO.” It is a national delivery mechanism. This page makes that role visible and funder-legible.

Core functions (placeholders)
Coordination, strengthening, delivery
Facility strengthening
Service readiness
Support systems, equipment readiness, staffing capacity.
Programme delivery
Health outcomes
HIV, TB, malaria, nutrition and other verticals.
Supply chain
Commodity flow
Warehousing, distribution support, compliance orientation.
Monitoring & evaluation
Accountability
Indicators, reporting cadence, funder confidence.
How we work (simple model)
Assess
Design
Deliver
Report
Clinical service delivery
Funder-ready framing
From operations to documented proof

CHAZ’s strongest advantage is delivery capacity. This website should present that capacity as evidence: systems, SOPs, outcomes, and transparency.

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History

A legacy worth documenting

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Timeline (placeholder)
From foundation to national scale
1970
CHAZ established
Faith-based health facilities organised for coordinated service delivery.
1986
HIV response begins
Early programme mobilisation for prevention and support.
2000s
Expanded national delivery
Scaling programmes and strengthening systems across provinces.
Now
Infrastructure + transparency
Focus on service readiness, supply chain resilience, and verifiable results.
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Laboratory capacity
Credibility anchor
Why history matters

Donors and boards assess institutional maturity. A clear record of delivery, partnerships, and outcomes strengthens confidence and funding readiness.

What to publish
  • Programme evolution (by vertical)
  • Infrastructure milestones
  • Policy and compliance maturity
  • Annual report archive
Governance

Leadership & accountability

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Governance snapshot (placeholders)
Board + Secretariat
Board Chair
Name Surname
Strategic oversight and governance leadership.
Executive Director
Name Surname
Operational leadership and programme coordination.
Finance & Compliance
Name Surname
Financial controls, reporting, compliance.
Programmes Director
Name Surname
Programme strategy and delivery quality.
Safeguarding & ethics
CHAZ maintains safeguarding and ethical standards for health service delivery, confidentiality, consent, and referral protocols.
Governance meeting
Transparency
What institutional funders expect

Policies, audits, reporting, and clear leadership structures reduce risk. This section is designed for boardrooms and donor due diligence.

Policies & compliance ✓
Financial reporting ✓
Monitoring & evaluation ✓
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Strengthen national health outcomes
We welcome programme partnerships, infrastructure strengthening and supply chain collaborations.
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