Jan 09, 2012
Just in time to witness the celebrations of a newly elected government, an OkaZHi team of 5 doctors and 2 nurses lands in Lusaka.
Jan 09, 2012
From July 4th-24th 2011, OkaZHI's executive director Bill Nelems, board member Lianne Jones and OkaZHI member Cameron Jones travelled to Lusaka and Western Province, Zambia to take stock of OkaZHI's work to date in the country.
Jan 09, 2012
OkaZHI is very fortunate to have in its membership nurses who "wear two hats"
Jan 14, 2011
The excitement of seeing old friends and meeting new, sharing knowledge and meeting challenges over shadows the reality of a long journey and the accompanying jet lag
Oct 20, 2010
With generous support from Kelowna Orthopaedics, 14 members of OkaZHI left for Mongu, Zambia to present a very ambitious teaching program Oct 26th - Nov 5th.
Feb 11, 2010
KELOWNA, BC - This Thursday, an amazing fundraising effort for health care in Africa will be unveiled. The launch of this innovative health initiative is led by local and renowned Canadian thoracic surgeon Dr. Bill Nelems,...
Mar 18, 2010
KELOWNA, BC - Since 1997, CNIS has given out a Volunteer of the Year Award to one of our volunteers who has made a unique contribution to CNIS and its mandate. This year is the first year that the award is not given to an individual, but to an organization...