U.S.-funded Medical Storage Units Expand Availability of Supplies across Zambia
U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Daniel L. Foote with Vice President Ms. Inonge Mutukwa-Wina
CHONGWE – On December 17, the U.S. government, in partnership with the Zambian government’s Ministry of Health, officially handed over 10 pre-fabricated medical-supply storage units for the districts of Chongwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Mazabuka, Mumbwa, Kitwe, Ndola, Limulunga, Mongu, Livingstone and Mbala.
U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Daniel L. Foote with Chief Mukuni
The Ministry of Health, together with USAID’s GHSC-PSM, is tackling the significant challenge of improving access to quality health services throughout the country. The prefabricated storage units were strategically placed in select districts not only to reach underserved populations, but also to facilitate the distribution of health commodities to all of Zambia’s 10 provinces.
U.S. Embassy Zambia Ambassador Daniel L. Foote handed over a newly refurbished UTH Tuberculosis Ward to Ministry of Health Dr. Chitalu Chilufya.
The storage units were each assembled on site and are complete with backup solar power systems, lighting, air conditioning, shelving, office furniture, security lighting, and secured doors and windows. These gold-standard installations will protect the quality of health commodities until they reach the medical staff and patients who need them.
Public Affairs Officer Sean McIntosh met University of Barotseland Vice Chancellor Inyambo Mwanamwi
This investment, among other activities implemented through the partnership between the Ministry of Health and the U.S. government, will help to ensure a healthy population that can contribute to a prosperous and productive Zambia.
