Remarks by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Young Celebrating the USAID Development Objective Grant Agreement State House, Lusaka, Zambia October 14, 2020 (as prepared for delivery) Your Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu Honorable Dr. Bwalya Ng’andu, Minister of Finance Honorable Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, Minister of Health Honorable Dr. …
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LUSAKA – Today, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia, and U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) David Young commemorated the U.S. government’s commitment to implement a five-year, K39 billion ($1.9 billion) development strategy for Zambia. The long-term strategy will improve health, education, economic development, and democratic governance for Zambia’s people. The announcement …
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U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Young Virtual Graduation Ceremony for the USAID STOP GBV Activity’s Coaching Boys into Men Program October 5, 2020 (as prepared for delivery) Honorable Emmanuel Mulenga, Minister of Youth, Sport, and Child Development, Joseph Kapambwe, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Child Development Coaching Boys Into Men Coaches and Graduates …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Young Virtual Handover of Diagnostic Equipment for Viral Outbreak Detection Ministry of Health, Lusaka, Zambia October 2, 2020 (as prepared for delivery) Hon. Minister of Health, Dr. Chitalu Chilufya Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health Ladies and Gentlemen All other protocols observed. Good morning. The U.S. government welcomes another opportunity to …
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Remarks by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Young PEPFAR Small Grants Ceremony and Workshop U.S. Embassy, Lusaka, Zambia September 9, 2020 (as prepared for delivery) Dr. Connie Osbourne, National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council, Director General Ladies and gentlemen All other protocols observed. Good morning. I welcome you to the U.S. Embassy’s awards ceremony for the U.S. President’s Emergency …
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Remarks by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Young Dissemination of the SARS-CoV-2 Prevalence Study Preliminary Results Ministry of Health, Ndeke House, Lusaka, Zambia September 8, 2020 (as prepared for delivery) Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Chitalu Chilufya Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Technical Services, Dr. Kennedy Malama Professor Victor Mukonka, Director of the Zambia National …
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U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Young Handover of COVID Medical Supplies Lusaka Provincial Health Office, Lusaka, Zambia September 3, 2020 (as prepared for delivery) Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Chitalu Chilufya Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Technical Services, Dr. Kennedy Malama Provincial Health Director, Lusaka, Dr. Consity Mwale Ladies and gentlemen All other protocols observed. …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Young Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Graduation Lusaka, Zambia July 16, 2020 (as prepared for delivery) Good afternoon. My name is David Young, the Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy. I am so pleased to join you this afternoon to hear about your experiences in the Academy for Women …
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LUSAKA – The U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Young met with Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu to discuss issues of mutual interest, including the close U.S.-Zambian partnership in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. President Lungu and Chargé Young pledged to continue to prioritize the fight against COVID-19 and work collaboratively as Zambia strives to …
Read More» The Chargé’s Goodwill Message for Former President Kenneth Kaunda’s 96th Birthday April 28, 2020 Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation On behalf of the United States of America and the U.S. Embassy, it is my honor to wish His Excellency Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, the First President of the Republic of Zambia and Founding Father of the Nation, …
Read More» Op-Ed: America’s Unwavering Aid By David J. Young Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., U.S. Embassy The story of U.S. leadership in the global battle against COVID-19 is a story of days, months, and decades. Every day, new U.S. technical and material assistance arrives in hospitals and labs around the world. These efforts, in turn, build on a …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires David Young during the Government of the Republic of Zambia’s Commemoration of International Women’s Day Monday, March 9, 2020 Showgrounds, Lusaka Good morning! On behalf of the U.S. government, it is my pleasure and honor to join you in celebration of International Women’s Day under this year’s theme, “I …
Read More» David J. Young began his assignment as Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia on March 2, 2020. He returns to Zambia, where he served as Deputy Chief of Mission from 2013-2016, after an assignment as Deputy Chief of Mission in Pretoria, South Africa. Prior to his time in South Africa, Mr. …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Martin Dale Solar Plant Handover to the Ministry of Health Kabwe, Central Province, Zambia August 27, 2019 (as prepared for delivery) Honorable Minister of Health, Dr. Chitalu Chilufya Honorable Minister for Central Province, Mr. Sydney Mushanga Provincial Permanent Secretary, Mr. Bernad Choomba Provincial Health Director, Dr. Charles Msisika His …
Read More» December 11, 2017 Your Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu Your Excellency Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda, First President of the Republic of Zambia Honorable Chief Justice Irene Mambilima Honorable Speaker of the National Assembly Dr. Patrick Matibini All of the Honorable Cabinet Ministers present and other senior government officials UN Resident Coordinator Janet Rogan and my …
Read More» August 15, 2017 Your Excellence President Edgar Chagwa Lungu Honorable Minister of Health Dr. Chitalu Chilufya Honorable Provincial Minister for Lusaka Japhet Mwakalombe Other senior government officials UN Residence Coordinator Janet Rogan and my other diplomatic community colleagues U.S. government officials Cooperating Partners Members of the media Ladies and Gentlemen… I am pleased to be …
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