ICARS is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Joseph Yamweka Chizimu, National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Coordinator and Focal Point at the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI), to its Board of Directors. Speaking about his appointment, Dr Chizimu said:
“I am joining the ICARS Board because evidence-driven solutions are essential for tackling antimicrobial resistance, especially in low- and middle-income countries. I look forward to strengthening One Health AMR interventions and ensuring that research translates into real benefits for communities. I am motivated to contribute to a global effort that turns AMR knowledge into tangible impact.”
At ZNPHI, Dr Chizimu leads the multisectoral coordination of Zambia’s One Health AMR agenda. A Medical Doctor with an MPH and a PhD in Infectious Diseases, he previously served as District Health Director under the Ministry of Health, where he gained substantial experience in health systems management, service delivery, and community health programming.
Dr Chizimu is our first Board Member representing an ICARS low- and middle-income country Mission Partner. Zambia was the first country to join ICARS as a Mission Partner, acting as a valued collaborator in advancing and advocating for AMR mitigation regionally and globally. Find out more about our global network of Mission Partners here.
Dr Henrik Wegener, ICARS’ Board Chair, welcomed Dr Joseph Yamweka Chizimu to ICARS’ Board, saying:
“I am pleased to welcome Dr Joseph Yamweka Chizimu to our Board. His perspectives, shaped by his leadership and on-the-ground experience in One Health and AMR prevention in Zambia, will be invaluable in ensuring that ICARS’ mission remains firmly anchored in the practical needs and realities of LMICs. I look forward to working together as we continue to guide ICARS in delivering impactful, sustainable solutions to AMR.”
Dr Chizimu will attend his first Board of Directors meeting on 8 December 2025.
