Government says it has recorded several accomplishments in the health sector across districts in Lusaka Province in 2025.
Lusaka Province Health Director Simulyamana Choonga, disclosed that among the achievements, is the completion of 26 Maternity annexes, 25 rural health posts, and 16 Mini hospitals under phase two, spread across all districts in the province.
Dr Choonga added that the province also procured digital high technology equipment and recorded over 85 percent of drug availability in all health facilities in the province.
He disclosed this to media in an interview during a review of the 2025 Provincial Health Sector Performance in Lusaka Province.
He explained that the province witnessed the construction of Luangwa District Hospital, a classroom and administration block at Kafue Nursing School, a Surgical Ward at the University Teaching Hospital, and King Salman Hospital in Chalala which is earmarked for completion by the first quarter of 2026.
He stressed that the achievements were due to consistent funding and support that the sector has continued to receive from the Government.
”We have done very well as a Province, talking about child immunization, curative health , maternal health and public health, but why we have reached this level of success, is on account of the support and consistent funding that we have received from Government,” he said.
Dr Choonga further disclosed that the province also purchased a number of ambulances which have improved the referral system, especially in the rural areas.
He further revealed that the province received a total of 422 health personnel from the 2025 recruitment process, and further employed 2,044 out of the targeted 2285 Community based volunteers under the support of global partners who have been deployed across the districts.
And Lusaka Province Deputy Permanent Secretary, Alex Mapushi said the Government will continue to prioritise the sector to continue recording positive achievements in the province.
Mr Mapushi stated that the consistency in funding had facilitated the delivery of proper service delivery and strengthened health care systems in the province.
He noted that the construction of the maternity annexes across the districts was a major contributor in attaining the reduced maternal and neonatal mortality rate that has been recorded in the province in 2025.
“This is what government wants, to see these milestones, and us being the most populated province, we want to continue seeing these achievements, for instance, drug supply, this one I cannot overemphasise, you can go to any hospital in Lusaka Province you will not find a shortage of drugs,” he said.
And Chilenje Level One Hospital, Medical Superintendent, Richard Mwila disclosed that the facility had recorded several developments, among them the procurement of high technology Anesthetic and Ultrasound machines as well as 24 modern hospital beds.
Dr Mwila said this has improved operations in the departments, and enabled the hospital which conducts several operations on patients to function effectively and optimally.
He reiterated that the hospital’s agenda is in line with the Government’s desire to see increased infrastructure development and strengthened healthcare systems.
Meanwhile, Kalingalinga acting facility In Charge, Patrick Zulu expressed gratitude to the government through the Ministry of Local Government, for ensuring the installation of backup solar systems in all departments at the facility.
Mr Zulu explained that the development has enabled the facility to function efficiently and attend to its 67,000 catchment population without any disruptions.
Mr Zulu further explained that the facility is currently constructing a Pharmacy bulk store under the Constituency Development Fund as part of its 2025 projects earmarked for completion in the first quarter of 2025.
Mubiana Silishebo, who was found seeking services at Chilenje Hospital said it is gratifying that government facilities are able to effectively respond to the needs of the patients.
“The services have really improved, I think our money is working now. I was here last week for treatment and I was given medication, and today also I have received medication,” he said.
Petronella Mulonga said it is satisfying that she could access proper ultrasound services at a public facility without worrying about going to a private hospital.
