Video-Voice Project (Zambia)

The Zambian health care system has been negatively affected by globalization and faces severe resource constraints. The government has adopted a health reform that emphasizes public participation. This approach requires an informed citizenry, however, at a time when the country is facing increased poverty, an increased disease burden and declining literacy.

This project will endeavor to ensure that even disadvantaged communities are empowered to participate in the health care system. It will do so by constructing audiovisual (video-voice) recordings of meetings, workshops and any public health activities where community input is required. The videos will be used to promote and enhance discussion between community members and health care workers regarding issues of equity in health and health care practices.