In this episode of the Z-MED Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tedson Mwanza, Registrar in Paediatrics and Child Health at the University Teaching Hospital – Children’s Hospital, to unpack a condition that affects many children and families across Zambia and beyond: Cerebral Palsy.

Dr. Mwanza breaks down what cerebral palsy is, its causes, early warning signs, and why early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for improving a child’s quality of life. He also discusses practical approaches to management in low-resource settings, the role of multidisciplinary care, and how healthcare workers can better support caregivers navigating long-term care.