Lumezi Member of Parliament, Lufeyo Ngoma, has handed over the first-ever medical incubator to Lumezi Mission Hospital,
The incubator was bought at a cost of over K150, 000 from the 2025 Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Lumezi Town Council Director of Health Services, Evans Phiri, thanked the government for the timely procurement, describing the incubator as a major milestone in the district’s health sector.
Dr Phiri said the district records at least 16 premature births annually, noting that the absence of an incubator had been a major challenge in managing neonatal cases.
He explained that prior to the acquisition of the equipment, premature babies were routinely referred to Chipata Central Hospital for specialised care, a situation that often delayed treatment.
And handing over the equipment, Mr. Ngoma said the incubator was prioritised after the need was presented to the Constituency Development Fund Committee.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to delivering quality healthcare services, stating that more life-saving medical equipment will continue to be procured using CDF resources.
Meanwhile, Chamtowa Ward Councilor, Davis Mwanza, said the procurement of the incubator was clear evidence of the government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery in rural areas.
