Dr. Mulenga Chilando
Consultant Neurologist & Clinical Neurophysiologist
Head of Neurology and Stroke Units · Ndola Teaching Hospital, Zambia
TRENNDZ Fellow · Cohort 2024
Professional Background
Dr. Mulenga Chilando is a Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Neurophysiologist and Head of the Neurology and Stroke Units at Ndola Teaching Hospital, Zambia. He holds the qualifications BScHB, MBChB, and FZCMS-Neuro, and is certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and Electromyography/Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG/NCS).
His clinical practice focuses on EEG interpretation and EMG/NCS in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy, stroke, and neuromuscular disorders. As Head of the Neurology and Stroke Units at Ndola Teaching Hospital, Dr. Chilando leads a team delivering specialist neurological care in one of Zambia’s largest referral hospitals outside Lusaka, serving a population with high burdens of epilepsy, stroke, and HIV-associated neurological disease.
Dr. Chilando brings extensive experience in resource-limited neurological practice, translating advanced diagnostic skills into practical clinical workflows suited to the Zambian context. He is a committed educator and mentor, supporting the next generation of Zambian neurologists and neurophysiologists.
Areas of Expertise
- Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG, EMG/NCS)
- Epilepsy — diagnosis and management
- Stroke — acute management and systems strengthening
- Neuromuscular disorders
- HIV-associated neurological disease
- Neurological capacity building in resource-limited settings
Mission Statement
“My mission is threefold: to provide patient-centred, evidence-based care for people living with Neuro-NCDs; to build capacity in Clinical Neurophysiology and acute stroke systems across Zambia; and to advance research, education and policy for neurological disorders in resource-limited settings.”
— Dr. Mulenga Chilando
As a member of the Neurological Association of Zambia, Zambia College of Physicians, African Stroke Organization, Peripheral Nerve Society, World Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology, European Academy of Neurology, and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), Dr. Chilando is committed to collaboration, mentorship, and translating global best practice into locally relevant solutions.
Gallery
Additional photographs of Dr. Chilando in clinical practice and at international conferences.
Professional Memberships
- Neurological Association of Zambia
- Zambia College of Physicians
- African Stroke Organization
- Peripheral Nerve Society
- World Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology
- European Academy of Neurology
- International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
