Tragedy; Former First Lady Mama Maureen Mwanawasa has died
Former First Lady, Dr. Maureen Mwanawasa has died. Family members confirmed that she was rushed to Maina Soko Medical Centre and was allegedly battling with an unexplained pain in her heart.
“She reported to Maina Soko Medical Centre and was being investigated for the cause of the pain of angina…a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.” said a source close to the case.
Mrs. Maureen Kakubo Mwanawasa, 61 years of age was born April 28, 1963 – Died, Tuesday 13th August 2024).
She was married to Zambia’s third President, Dr. Levy Mwanawasa and was therefore First Lady of Zambia from 2002 to 2008.
Mrs. Maureen Mwanawasa was a lawyer and the widow of former President Levy Mwanawasa, who died in office in 2008.
She is survived by four (4) children including State House official and deputy head of the Presidential Delivery Unit, Chipokota Mwanawasa.
Mrs. Mwanawasa was a member of the Association of Women Lawyers in the United Kingdom, council member of the Law Association of Zambia Women’s Rights Committee, and was the Vice Chairperson for the Habitat for Humanity, Zambia Board.
She was also the Patron of Breakthrough Cancer Trust and the Child Care & Adoption Society of Zambia.
As First Lady she championed causes especially against cervical cancer and helped mobilised First Ladies in Africa for similar causes of girl child, and against cancers.
May Her Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.
Earlier Dr. Moses Banda,the family Spokesperson and Chairperson of the Levy Patrick Mwanawasa Foundation announced;
FORMER FIRST LADY MAUREEN MWANAWASA ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL
The Levy Patrick Mwanawasa Foundation wishes to inform the nation that our esteemed former First Lady, Mrs. Maureen Kakubo Mwanawasa, is currently receiving medical attention at Maina Soko Military Hospital.
We extend our best wishes to Mrs. Mwanawasa and pray for her speedy recovery.
Dr. Moses Banda
Chairman, Levy Patrick Mwanawasa Foundation”
Oh this is terrible news. Rest in peace Maureen.
Oh no,
This is sad Rest in iternal peace
So sad. MHSRIP.
Whaaat!?
Oh sorry about this.
It was stressful life after Levy.
MHSRIP. Sometimes it good to go.
Mama rest in internal peace ️️️️
So sad
Death, the greatest enemy to humanity!
Rest well Maureen.
Condolences to the family.
I know that this is personal and private but sometimes the truth can be used to teach those who remain alive. A close family member from the village in Chibombo has disclosed that the Former First Lady was diagnosed cancer (somewhere in the throat) for which she travelled to India. Unfortunately, they told her team that it was advanced and that she had very few days left to live. This was in June this year. Why am I bringing this? Because our Dear mother’s death can be used to help other Zambians including me to seek medical help early and to check for cancers. May the Soul of our mother rest in peace.
Very sad, my deepest condolences, Maureen and her husband were very good people who did a lot for our country. Just as her husband, she will always be remembered at the same time greatly missed.