Kasempa District Administration has reiterated government’s recognition of the crucial role that hand hygiene plays in achieving good health and National development.
District Administrative Officer Francis Makanga disclosed that the government attached a great importance to hand hygiene as a preventive health measure.
Mr Makanga said this during the commemoration of World Hand-washing Day held in Kasempa.
“The President and his government recognise that hand hygiene is a key part of achieving good health and National development,” he said.
Mr Makanga added that through the Ministries of Health, Water Development, and Education, the government continued to promote access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene education across the country.
He noted that the government has implemented several measures to enhance access to clean hand washing facilities, emphasising that hand hygiene remains key in preventing diseases.
“The President’s leadership continues to emphasise preventive health measures because a healthy population is the foundation of a strong and prosperous Zambia,” Mr Makanga said.
He, however, acknowledged that government efforts alone were not enough to improve hand hygiene in the District.
“Government efforts alone are not enough. We all have a role to play in promoting hand hygiene in our communities. Let us work together,” Mr Makanga urged.
He encouraged residents to practice regular hand washing with soap and clean water and called for increased hygiene education in schools and public places.
Mr Makanga also challenged residents to make hand washing not just a one-day event, but a daily habit and part of their culture.
“When we keep our hands clean, we protect ourselves, our families, and our communities from many diseases,” he added.
