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President Lungu urges all first ladies in Africa to continue prioritising human capital development in the Health Sector

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President Edgar Lungu has urged all first ladies in Africa who are actively involved with the Merck Foundation, to continue prioritising human capital development, through various capacity building programmes, aimed at supporting the work that the Ministries of Health undertake in their respective countries.

The Head of State said this in Lusaka yesterday when he officially opened a three day 2021 Merck Foundation Africa – Asia Luminary Virtual Conference, being hosted by Zambia.

The President said he is confident that the platform will help exploit partnership opportunities and introduce new frameworks for cooperation in the area of capacity building, for health care workers, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Zambia, Merck Foundation and other Ministries of Health, governments, Research and Healthcare Societies across the world.

President Lungu has further urged African Leaders and other stakeholders to focus on building the healthcare capacity, which includes training more healthcare providers in various specialties, in order to keep the African population healthy and productive.

And First Lady Esther Lungu who is Co-Chair of the conference noted that Merck Foundation has been a long term partner in building capacity for health workers, towards improving access to healthcare, information and breaking the silence, stigma and discrimination associated with infertility.

Mrs Lungu said she is encouraged that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation still found time to meet with more than 2,000 participants from 70 countries to participate and benefit from the various medical and social educational sessions, which are all aimed at building capacity in the fields of cancer, diabetes, hypertension, fertility, women health care and research.

Meanwhile, Chairman of Merck KG Executive Board Professor Frank Stangenberg noted that the platform is an important milestone in transforming health care in Africa and around the globe.

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu deliveries a key note speech during the 8th edition of Merck Foundation for Africa and Asia luminary Virtual conference and celebration of the 4th anniversary of the institution in Lusaka.
PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu deliveries a key note speech during the 8th edition of Merck Foundation for Africa and Asia luminary Virtual conference and celebration of the 4th anniversary of the institution in Lusaka.
PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu deliveries a key note speech during the 8th edition of Merck Foundation for Africa and Asia luminary Virtual conference and celebration of the 4th anniversary of the institution in Lusaka.
PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu deliveries a key note speech during the 8th edition of Merck Foundation for Africa and Asia luminary Virtual conference and celebration of the 4th anniversary of the institution in Lusaka.

16 COMMENTS

  1. I doubt Lazy Lungu even understands what he is reading …he just wants to go out there and bribe poor people with their own money after having failed to deliver in the last 7 years…the inept man has destroyed the economy.

  2. Does this thief even know what health care is. Under his watch MOH has been buying expired drugs through a conduit of corruption.

    Look around Zambia. Tell me which hospitals and clinics have the medicine or medical facilities to treat patients suffering from any kind of ailments or diseases.

    This sw1ne is more interested in stealing and amassing wealth. He thinks he will leave till eternity.

  3. What is Esther Lungu doing in a Cabinet meeting office…shes not working in the Zambian govt…shes neither appointed nor elected….when was she sworn in into her office

  4. Women can play crucial role in development of the society. They have the capacity to guide the society in the right direction. We have seen this in Zambia. Woman centric policies have worked wonders.

  5. No country can prosper if the human capital, especially women and youth power, is ignored. Roping them in the process of growth is the only way to reach the destination. President Lungu is setting examples of this by his conduct and decisions he is taking.

  6. The partnership among the countries would definitely see positive change in the continent soon. The cooperation will help in improving health care infrastructure.

  7. Dude, what are you sm0king these days? Ask for better stuff to your ma$ter. He is a rich man and can afford it. See a good doctor, get yourself treated. President Lungu has transformed health system of the country. When you come to your senses, just take a stroll outside and read some newspaper. You will get information about the development that has happened in the country over the last nine years. Be safe, wear a mask, wash/sanitize your hands and maintain social distance when at public place. Take Care. Get well soon.

  8. President Lungu rightly underscored the importance of health sector. It should be the top priority of every nation in the times of pandemic.

  9. President Lungu and First Lady Esther Lungu are known do it first and then advice others. Now also, they have done a lot of work for women welfare. The improved lifestyle of women is testimony to the work.

  10. In the times of pandemic, human resources have become even more crucial. We need trained manpower to combat the deadly virus. It is possible only if all the nations in the continent focus on grooming human resources.

  11. This is how a visionary leader thinks. When it comes to women welfare, he is always at the forefront and ready to share the knowledge with the world. No other politician in Zambia has this capacity and vision.

  12. President Lungu has set many examples of how women empowerment can bring about the desired change. If the common women in Zambia can change the face of their clan, the powerful First Ladies can definitely change their respective nations.

  13. The First Ladies in all the countries have the moral obligation to be a guiding light for the nation. First lady Esther Lungu has set example from her social work. She has been instrumental in transforming lives of millions of women and girls across the country. Her work can be inspiration to every nation in the continent.

  14. Entries 8 till 13 are corrupt PF trolls. You find the same names in the same order in Lungu’s Twitter account. Probably just one underpaid criminal cadre!

  15. Amwaaaaa peeeeliiiing has made a comeback into the media. But I’m sure they told her to stick to the script and not go beyond.

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