BScHb, MBChB, MMed (Paeds)

Dr Marsden graduated from the University of Zambia, School of Medicine and worked at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) for 14 years prior to joining Pendleton Children’s Clinic full time in 2011. She gained experience in various disciplines of Paediatrics and Child Health at UTH, culminating in 2 years spent in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Neurology Clinic. Dr Marsden’s area of interest lies in Asthma and Allergies whence she provides interpretation of Lung Function and Allergy testing within the Practice. She received training in this field at the Pulmonary Clinic of UMASS Medical in America and Hospital Clinic, Spain. She is certified in Advanced Paediatric Life Support.
Since joining Pendleton, she has worked in management and is the current Managing Director, ensuring the vision and strategic plan of the Practice is actualised. Additionally, she is the Senior Primary Care Paediatrician managing children with various conditions ranging from allergic rhinitis, eczema, asthma, diabetes, ADHD, Autism and Sickle Cell Disease. She keeps current with Evidence Based Medicine by attending and presenting at both local and international conferences. She is a member of the Zambian Paediatrics Association, American Academy of Paediatrics, Zambia Medical Association, Zambia Association of Private Hospitals and the European Respiratory Society.

BSc HB, MBChB, MMed (Paeds), Msc. Tropical Paediatrics

Dr. Nyaxewo Mwaanza is a Paediatrician with over 15 years of clinical experience, having initially trained and worked at the University Teaching Hospital where she also obtained her Specialist training, Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health. Dr. Mwaanza undertook further postgraduate training and has obtained a second Masters Degree in Tropical Paediatrics from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the United Kingdom.
She has other specialist training in child growth monitoring and infant and young child feeding. She is also trained and has vast experience in Paediatric HIV and TB management. She spent several years working on Infectious Diseases and Neonatal intensive Care.

BScHb, MBChB, MMed (paeds)

Dr Kanta Chandwe is a graduate of the University of Zambia School of Medicine where he obtained his Master of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child Health as well as his Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery. He has worked in the public service for a number of years and also served as a lecturer, training undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
Dr Chandwe’s clinical and research work focuses on gastrointestinal (GI) and nutrition related disorders in children. This was also the focus area for his Fogarty Global Health fellowship. He is an experienced endoscopist performing diagnostic, therapeutic and research endoscopies in children with various GI disorders. Some of his published, peer reviewed work can be found here. Dr Chandwe is passionate about delivering evidence-based paediatric care and helping families have the best health outcomes for their children.