ABSTRACT
Zambia is a landlocked country in south-central Africa. Zambia is a democratic country with a multiparty political system. Operationally, in Zambia, there are distinct active definitions of child, orphan and vulnerable child. In Zambia, children living in female-headed households or elderly-led households were found to be more food insecure as compared to other households. As of 2013, 14.3 percent of Zambia's total population was infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Orphaned and vulnerable children generally face several constraints with regards to healthcare in Zambia. The Zambian government has put in place policies eliminating user fees for healthcare services for children, allowing universal access to healthcare for children. Despite reclassification of Zambia as lower middle income country, the majority of Zambians are considerably poor. The Zambian government has taken action to address educational challenges with respect to Orphans and Vulnerable Children. Zambia's legal tradition is composed of a dual system consisting of traditional/ customary law and statutory law.
