Christine Kaseba: Zambian Surgeon, Obstetrician and Former First Lady
Christine Kaseba is a Zambian surgeon and obstetrician who served as First Lady (2011–2014). Explore her clinical work at Lusaka’s University Teaching Hospital and her involvement in public health and civic initiatives.
Christine Kaseba is a Zambian physician, surgeon and politician. She served as First Lady of Zambia from September 2011 until October 2014 while married to President Michael Sata. Following his death in office on 28 October 2014 she became his widow.
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Medical career
Kaseba is a long-serving clinician at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, where she has practised as a surgeon with a focus on obstetrics and gynaecology. Her professional background is rooted in clinical medicine and surgical care for women.
Role as First Lady
During her time as First Lady (September 2011–October 2014) Kaseba combined public duties with her medical career. She was publicly identified with health and social issues and represented the presidential household in official functions while remaining known primarily for her work as a physician.
Personal and public profile
- Nationality: Zambian
- Profession: Physician and surgeon (obstetrics and gynaecology)
- Spouse: President Michael Sata (Michael Sata) — died 28 October 2014
Kaseba remains a public figure in Zambia by virtue of her medical work and her position as a former First Lady. She is widely recognised for combining clinical practice with participation in national life.
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