Joseph Kasonde
| Dr Joseph Kasonde | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Minister of Health | |
|
In office October 2011 – 14 September 2016 | |
| President |
Michael Sata (2011–14) Edgar Lungu (2015–) |
| Preceded by | Kapembwa Simbao |
| Succeeded by | Chitalu Chilufya |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
30 January 1938 Mazabuka, Southern Province, Zambia |
| Died |
25 August 2017 (aged 79) University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia. |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Chazi Kasonde |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen (MB ChB) |
| Profession | Medical doctor |
Joseph Mwenya Kasonde was a Zambian politician who served as the Minister of Health from October 2011 to 2016.[1]
Early life and career
He graduated from the University of Aberdeen in 1966 with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.[1] He thereafter attained his Doctor of Medicine degree by thesis in 1976[2] from the University of Oxford. From 1977 to 1984 Dr Kasonde served as Director of Medical Services, combining this position with that of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health of Zambia from 1979. From 1985 to 1998 he worked for the World Health Organization as Responsible Officer for Research Capacity Strengthening in Developing countries in the Special Programme for Research and Research Training in Human Reproduction.
Kasonde died on 25 August 2017 at around 21.00hrs after having suffering with liver cancer for some time.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Africa Team" (PDF). WHO. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
- ↑ Boniface Tatchwenglie Nasah; J. K. G. Mati; Joseph M. Kasonde (1994). Contemporary Issues in Maternal Health Care in Africa. CRC Press. pp. 454–. ISBN 978-3-7186-5560-1.
- ↑ "Zambia : Former Health Minister Dr Kasonde has died". LusakaTimes.com. 2017-08-26. Retrieved 2017-11-23.