Pooled procurement for
lifesaving
health products.
Kupirira Health Systems is a Zambian not-for-profit platform that aggregates private-sector demand for affordable, quality-assured HIV medicines — closing the gap left by donor funding withdrawal.
In January 2025, EO 14169 froze US government funding for global HIV programmes, creating a critical and immediate funding gap.
Lives and Zambia’s economy are at stake.
The withdrawal of US government funding places enormous pressure on the Zambian government — already thinly stretched — and risks a cascading healthcare, social, and economic crisis that will affect every sector of the economy.
Immediate Risk
Stockouts of antiretroviral therapies (ARTs) and prevention tools, disrupting treatment for hundreds of thousands of people already in care.
Long-term Projection
Without intervention, Zambia faces +1.5 million deaths and +3.2 million new HIV infections by 2050 — with a disproportionate burden on vulnerable groups.
Economic Impact
Loss of manhours, reduced workforce productivity, and rising employee healthcare costs will impact businesses across every sector of the Zambian economy.
Catalysing the private sector.
KHSL provides a coordinated procurement platform that aggregates private-sector demand for affordable, quality-assured HIV medicines. We share costs transparently, charge a percentage fee on landed cost, and reinvest all surpluses for the benefit of our participating clients.
Antiretroviral Therapy
First-line, second-line, and alternative ART regimens for adults and paediatrics — ensuring uninterrupted, lifelong treatment.
Rapid Diagnostic Tests
Rapid test kits, reagents, consumables, and sample collection kits for initial diagnosis and ongoing monitoring.
Advanced Diagnostics
Viral load and CD4 testing to support effective monitoring and enable early clinical intervention when needed.
Preventive Therapies
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), and condoms to protect vulnerable populations.
Our primary role is coordination.
Aggregate Employer Demand
Partner employers register their employee base and associated HIV-related needs, pooling demand to unlock significant cost savings.
Procure from Manufacturers
KHSL negotiates directly with quality-assured manufacturers at scale, securing the best possible pricing on behalf of all clients.
Coordinate Logistics
We work with our 3PL logistics partner to ensure compliant, efficient last-mile delivery to healthcare intermediaries and insurers.
Distribute to Covered PLHIV
Products reach people living with HIV through trusted healthcare intermediaries. All individual employee data remains strictly confidential.
Transforming the private sector
from bystander to partner.
Employees in Anchor LOI
Our first Letter of Intent covers a corporate group with over 15,000 employees — validating strong early market demand.
Target Clients (9 months)
We plan to engage over 50 additional potential clients for feedback and refinement as we complete our first full procurement cycle.
Years Combined Experience
Our leadership team brings over 150 years of on-the-ground healthcare, procurement, and programme execution experience in Zambia.
Impact-driven, experienced
& entrepreneurial.
Kupirira is founded and led by healthcare pioneers with deep roots in Zambia’s public health landscape, backed by a strong management team with proven operational capability.
Anna Pascall
Specialises in building efficient global health systems that empower individuals to manage their own wellbeing. During her 16-year tenure in the mining sector, Pascall managed a $25 million budget and was at the forefront of public health agendas, significantly improving the standard of care in Zambia. Since 2008, she has provided strategic board-level oversight, helping transform an organisation into a respected leader in health delivery for the mining industry.
Getrude Musunka
An accomplished health professional and transformational leader, Musunka brings over 25 years of experience across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. She holds a Master of Public Health and has a proven track record of designing and evaluating large-scale health programs within complex systems. Musunka has managed annual health budgets exceeding $15 million and led health initiatives across Zambia and the DRC. Her leadership was instrumental in expanding rural healthcare access through Solwezi’s first mobile ART unit and stabilising organisations during critical transitions. A proven operator with overall responsibility for KHSL’s growth and strategy.
Rabson Zyambo
Primarily responsible for KHSL’s operations, with 26+ years of leadership over national-scale health commodity supply chains — ensuring compliant procurement, uninterrupted medicine availability, and cost-efficient execution.
Matildah Matipa Zyambo
Seasoned procurement and supply chain leader with more than 30 years of experience across public and private sectors, backed by a background in law, management, and pharmacy. Zyambo has held senior leadership and consultancy roles for major international development agencies and government ministries, where she managed large-scale projects and helmed critical procurement reforms.
Sharonne Watts
An entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience, Watts excels at connecting Zambia’s mining industry with high-impact community initiatives. Through the leveraging of her extensive professional network, she has secured and managed sponsorships exceeding $150,000 for premier events such as the Kansanshi and Absa Marathons. Watts is the founder and delivery agent of the Kalumbila Challenge, and she designs bespoke sporting events that bring in corporate social investment and facilitate inclusive community engagement. Her diverse background combines management with a lifelong passion for promoting health and sustainable local development.
Dr Constantine Malama
Dr Malama is a medical doctor and virology specialist with extensive expertise in public health, clinical medicine, and outbreak control. He has served as a lead technical expert for international health agencies and in government. Dr Malama has lead the creation of national health institutes and pandemic preparedness programmes and has also pioneered innovative mobile health services and HIV prevention strategies, successfully bridging the gap between global development goals and hard-to-reach communities.
Dr Joseph Mulenga
With over three decades of expertise in blood transfusion medicine and HIV research, Dr Mulenga is an internationally recognised leader who has developed life-saving technologies, including state-of-the-art exchange transfusion systems. His leadership of national health services has earned him prestigious global honours, including the President’s Award from the AABB and the Order of the Rising Sun from the Emperor of Japan. A distinguished researcher and mentor, Dr Mulenga has been instrumental in advancing medical education and implementing innovative “Hub and Spoke” models that have positively impacted healthcare safety.
Sean Seymour-Dowd
A University of Cambridge alumnus and Chartered Accountant, Dr Seymour-Dowd brings over 20 years of experience in finance, governance, and healthcare operations to the board. Having transitioned from high-level advisory services in the UK to executive leadership within the Zambian health sector, he possesses deep firsthand insight into the challenges of medical access and system reliability in the region. Dr Seymour-Dowd’s expertise in financial management and compliance is intrinsic to the organisation’s mission of closing essential gaps in medicine availability and ensuring sustainable community care.
Years of combined on-the-ground experience across healthcare systems, procurement, and programme execution in Zambia.
Key Healthcare Networks
Our team has extensive access to key corporate players and networks in Zambia, enabling rapid client acquisition and strong relationship management with healthcare intermediaries, insurers, and government bodies.
Ready to protect your workforce?
We’re actively onboarding partner employers for our first procurement cycle. Reach out to learn how pooled procurement can reduce your costs and protect your people.