The Medical Journal of Zambia (MJZ) is a peerreviewed quarterly journal intended for the publication of papers from all specialities of medicine (Internal medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology) and their subspecialities, basic science, public health, social medicine and medical politics. The journal also welcomes contributions from experienced individuals describing the way they deal with particular problems (i.e. intended to pass on the art of medicine).