An Israeli medical team associated with the 'Save a Child’s Heart' program has begun a long-term project in Zambia aimed at establishing the nation's first local capacity for pediatric cardiac surgery. The program is structured as a six-year fellowship, designed to provide intensive training to local hospital staff so they can eventually perform complex heart procedures independently.

In addition to the educational component, the Israeli team has provided essential medical equipment to the Zambian facility to support these operations. This effort is part of a broader international mission by the organization, which reports having provided medical assistance to approximately 8,500 children and trained 160 doctors across various countries to date. By focusing on long-term mentorship rather than one-off surgical missions, the program aims to create a sustainable healthcare infrastructure within Zambia. The project marks a significant step in addressing the shortage of specialized pediatric cardiac care in the region, as local surgeons will be trained to handle cases that previously required patients to travel abroad or go without treatment.