Tebuho’s Story
How One Clinical Officer Is Transforming Rural Healthcare in Zambia
When Tebuho first arrived, the clinic had only one staff member: himself. Over the years, through its dedication and leadership, he has seen it evolve into a fully operational facility. Today, the clinic is staffed by a team of six: three registered nurses, two clinical officers, and a public health nurse. The team is currently working to recruit a midwife to complete the staffing structure and strengthen maternal care services.
From a young age, I dreamed of becoming a healthcare provider, and ultimately achieving the role of a Clinical Officer has truly fulfilled that aspiration”.
Beyond clinical services, with the support of Village Water and ECHO, Tebuho and his team are also implementing the Hygiene and Behaviour Change programme, a community-led initiative that focuses on improving hygiene and sanitation practices at household level.
Beyond clinical services, with the support of Village Water and ECHO, Tebuho and his team are also implementing the Hygiene and Behaviour Change programme, a community-led initiative that focuses on improving hygiene and sanitation practices at household level.
“The programme is already yielding positive results, even on an individual level. Household members are adopting good hygiene habits, such as washing their hands after using the toilet, utilising pit latrines, and properly chlorinating and boiling their drinking water.”
Tebuho
His eight years of hard work have helped build a solid base for a healthier future.
Tebuho’s story is a powerful reminder of how committed individuals, working within their communities, can lead sustainable and life-changing improvements in public health.
