2026

Youth Employment in the Primary Health Care Ecosystem in Zambia: Barriers and Opportunities

Gabriel Mwila, Alice Lakati, Viviane Sakanga, Diana Bulanda, Levy Mkandawire, Jarim Omogi, Lister Banda, Osman Abdi, Abdul Agukoh, Beatrice Gatumia, Micah Matiangi, Peninah Kinya Masibo

Research examines barriers and opportunities for youth employment in Zambia’s primary healthcare ecosystem. A mixed-methods cross-sectional study across four districts explores how education, practical exposure and workforce conditions shape employment readiness. Read the publisher’s article for the full methods and findings.