Meet PROFESSOR NKANDU LUO BRIEF INTRODUCTION On May 17, President Lungu officially appointed Prof. Nkandu Luo as his running mate. During the announcement, President Lungu said, “there´s no shred of doubt within me that Professor Nkandu Luo is the right choice for my running mate, and that we are going to make a great team in our journey towards August 12 and beyond.”

Here are a few things to know about the Professor.

FAMILY LIFE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Professor Nkandu Luo was born on 21 She attended the Dominican Convent and December 1951 at Lubwa mission in Chinsali Roma Girls Secondary schools in Lusaka. District. Her parents were both teachers. She holds a Certificate in Immunology, a She has 5 surviving (sisters) siblings. She Certificate in Epidemiology and Medical is a proud mother of two sons and four Statistics, and a Certificate in Flow Cytometry. grandchildren, who she adores dearly. She Further, she has a Master’s degree in is close to her sisters and her caring nature Microbiology, another Master’s degree in allows her to create time for the extended Immunology, a PhD in Immunology and family and friends. Immunopathology of Infectious Diseases. She is currently pursuing post-doctorate research in Public Health with a focus on determinants of early marriage. She speaks fluent English and Russian, has been exposed to French, German and Japanese. AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIP 1993 First woman professor in 1993 Presidential award; For her contribution to HIV and AIDS fight. Awarded by the President of the Republic of Zambia. H.E. Mr. F.T.J. Chiluba. 2006 Woman Legend of the year 2006; For her contribution to the profession and HIV and AIDS fight, awarded by 2006 Ebony. Peace award; For her contribution to uplifting the lives of the poor. 2008 Award of Excellence: For her achievements in the medical profession and fight against HIV and AIDS, awarded by Society for 2008 Women and AIDS in Africa. Leadership Award: For the leadership in the fight against HIV and AIDS, ICASA, Senegal awarded by Society for AIDS in Africa. 2008 Meritorious Award: For her contribution to HIV and AIDS, ICASA. Awarded by 2015 Society for AIDS in Africa. Fellow of the Royal college of Physicians of Edinburgh, Scotland.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Prof. Luo is a respected professional internationally and has served as a consultant for UNDP, UNV, U.N. Women (UNIFEMME) and subsequently U.N. Women, Eastern, Central, Southern Health Community (ECSA), UNAIDS, Global Fund and USAID. She has served on various professional bodies such as different advisory teams to the Regional Director for World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Reference Group on HIV/AIDS for WHO, Global Programme on AIDS (GPA) and subsequently UNAIDS and European Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). She has had extensive experience working in the area of microbiology and immunology. ELECTED POSITIONS AND POLITICAL APPOINTMENTS 1996 – 2021 Member of Parliament for Constituency Member of Parliament for Constituency Minister of Health • Spearheaded the team that eradicated the Bubonic Plague within a week. • Superintended over the National Health Reforms to bring health services close to Zambian families. Minister of Transport and Communications • Reorganised the public transport sector to ensure safety for the public. Minister of Local Government and Housing • Banned the manufacture and sale of strong and dangerous liquor sachets, commonly known as tujilijili. Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs • Introduced campaign against child marriage. • Introduced one chiefdom and three industries policy. Minister of Gender and Child Development • Introduced campaign against child marriage. • Introduced one chiefdom and three industries policy. Minister of Higher Education • Established the Loans and Scholarship Board, ensuring that students in all public universities access Government scholarships. Minister of Fisheries and Livestock • Established empowerment of women, youth and the differently-abled with all types of livestock. • Promoted Aquaculture across the country, reducing the fish deficit from 80,000mt to 40,000mt. COMMENTS ON HER APPOINTMENT AS RUNNING MATE President Edgar Chagwa Lungu “There´s no shred of doubt within me that Professor Nkandu Luo is the right choice for my running mate and that we are going to make a great team in our journey towards August 12 and beyond.”

Vice-President “A deserving leader who is a testament of President Lungu’s confidence in women leadership.”

Paramount Chief Chitimukulu “Luo is a seasoned, mature politician who will serve the country well.”

Paramount Chief Mpezeni said he is confident that President Lungu’s running mate is equal to the task.

The Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE) welcomed Professor Luo’s appointment and pledged to work with President Lungu and Professor Luo to foster development.

Mwata Kazembe “I am full of joy and happiness. Professor Nkandu Luo is the Right Choice for Running Mate as she has served in Parliament for many years and is fully aware of the rules and procedures of The House.”

Non-governmental Gender Organizations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) Board Chairperson Mary Mulenga We are happy because you are part of the women’s movement. You have been part of the programmes for the women’s movement. This is a plus for women.

Women’s Lobby Northern Region Chairperson Christine Chipimo “I worked with her at University Teaching Hospital, and she did very well. I am very confident that with the energy she has, she will do wonders to this country.”