- Cabinet Office, Lusaka, Zambia
- def.sec@grz.gov.zm
- +260 211 251 211
- Office Hours: 8:00 AM –5:00 PM
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The mandate of the Ministry of Defence is to preserve, protect and defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Zambia from both internal and external aggression in order to maintain peace and stability for National development.
The Ministry of Defence is dedicated to safeguarding Zambia’s sovereignty, ensuring peace and upholding our Nation’s security. We stand as a cornerstone of stability, ready to respond to any challenges that threaten our Nation’s well-being. Through effective policies, strategic planning and coordinated efforts with our military branches, we protect the values, resources and citizens of the Republic of Zambia.
The Zambia Army is the land military arm of the Zambian Defence Force whose primary role is ground warfare which comprises of the Maritime Patrol Unit, Regular Force, Home Guards and the Territorial Reserve.
The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) is the Aerial Military Arm of the Zambian Defence Force whose primary role is to defend the territorial Zambian Air Space and ensure National Security, Air Support, Surveillance, and Emergency Response.
The Zambia National Service (ZNS) is an arm of the Zambia Defence Force whose primary role is to promote National Security, Social Development, and Economic Empowerment.
Maina Soko is a healthcare centre in Lusaka, offering services to the general public. The centre is staffed with experienced medical personnel and support staff who are dedicated to providing high-quality and compassionate care to all clients. With a focus on client-centred care, Maina Soko strives to be a trusted healthcare provider in Zambia.
Defence Services Command and Staff College is a military institution that provides training to both military personnel and the general public. It focuses on leadership, strategy and staff functions through offering a wide range of courses in various fields that ensure the necessary skills are instilled in students to provide quality services to the general public.
Northern Command Military Hospital is dedicated to provide quality medical care to the general public. It is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by highly trained medical professionals who provide quality care to all patients. Overall, the medical facility is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of all who walk through its doors.
Defence School of Health Sciences exists to build the Nation’s capacity to provide training of the public in Nursing and Clinical Medicine . The school aims to produce highly skilled healthcare professionals who can meet the evolving needs of the population. The Institution plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and well-being of the citizens.
