He created a platform aimed at enhancing healthcare access in Zambia. This tool simplifies the process of finding pharmacies, hospitals, and other medical facilities by listing their locations.

Zanga Musakuzi (photo) is a Zambian pharmacist and entrepreneur. He is also the founder and CEO of Medsearch Zambia, a digital health startup aimed at simplifying and improving access to medical information. 

Established in 2018, Medsearch Zambia's digital platform provides users with current and relevant information, streamlining the search for healthcare services. The platform features listings for clinics, hospitals, pharmacies, and laboratories, alongside medical research articles. It also allows users to geolocate nearby medical facilities.

"Access to quality healthcare is not a privilege, but a fundamental human right that every Zambian deserves," the startup stated in 2023. "We are committed to providing a platform that connects Zambians to healthcare providers in their communities. By promoting equal access to healthcare, we can ensure that every Zambian can live a healthy and fulfilling life."

Musakuzi's academic background includes a 2011 pharmacy diploma from Evelyn Hone College and a bachelor's degree in pharmacy obtained in 2017 from Lusaka Apex Medical University. An independent pharmacy consultant, he brings approximately 15 years of experience to the field.

His professional career began in 2009 as manager of Luanshya Chemist pharmacy. In 2011, he became a pharmacy technologist at the Lusaka District Health Office. He then worked as a pharmacist at Netcare Pharmacy starting in 2016. His experience also includes roles at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital from 2017 to 2020 and Kafue General Hospital from 2020 to 2022.

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji