National Tertiary Public Referral Institution

Specialized Public Care, Medical Training & Research

Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital is a 3rd Level Tertiary Referral Hospital operated by the Ministry of Health, Republic of Zambia. Serving as a referral hub for Lusaka and surrounding districts, we train future medical specialists while delivering comprehensive healthcare services.

Public Referral Guidelines Specialized Clinics

24/7 Emergency Wing NHIMA Accredited

No Referral Needed

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Emergency Triage Flow

Critical and life-threatening emergencies are received immediately 24/7 without requiring an urban health centre referral letter.

Immediate Arrival & Registration

Patients report directly to the Casualty Desk upon arrival.

Clinical Assessment & Prioritization

Triage nurses evaluate vital signs to assign acuity level (Red, Yellow, Green).

Rapid Treatment & Stabilization

High-priority cases receive instant transfer to Resuscitation or Trauma bays.

Chainama Campus, Great East Rd Find us on Google Maps →

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Hospital Main Lines

General switchboard & admin:

+260 979 694675 📱 +260 211 285461 ☎️

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Public Relations Desk

Official inquiries & media desk:

+260 972 831601 💬

Hours: Mon – Fri (08:00–17:00)

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Public Health Hotline

Disease advisory line:

+260 777 622142 🚨

Coverage: 24/7 Dedicated Line

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Ward Visiting Hours

Inpatient visitation hours:

Morning: 06:30 – 07:30

Afternoon: 16:30 – 17:30

About Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital

A Premier National Referral, Clinical Training & Healthcare Hub

Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital (LMUTH) stands as a cornerstone of Zambia's public healthcare system. Operating under the Ministry of Health and in close partnership with Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) and the UNZA School of Medicine, we combine specialized tertiary patient care with advanced medical education, clinical research, and specialist training to serve Lusaka and the nation.

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Ministry of Health Updates

Hospital Bulletins & Public Health Notices

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Hospital Milestone

Easter Dedication: Neurosurgery Team Saves Patient’s Limbs on Good Friday

On Good Friday, 3rd April 2026, while the rest of the country celebrated the Easter weekend, the dedicated Neurosurgery Team at Levy Mwanawasa University Teachi...

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Hospital Milestone

STRENGTHENING GLOBAL HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIPS FOR A HEALTHIER ZAMBIA

Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital today hosted a delegation from Acıbadem Healthcare Group and the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Ankara as part...

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Hospital Milestone

SUCCESSFUL TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT RESTORES HOPE FOR 68-YEAR-OLD PATIENT AT LEVY MWANAWASA UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL

A 68-year-old female patient suffering from bilateral knee osteoarthritis with valgus deformity has successfully undergone a Total Knee Replacement (Total Knee ...

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