LCC CHLORINATES, AND DISINFECTS WATER POINTS IN KANYAMA AMIDST INCREASING CHOLERA CASES

The Lusaka City Council (LCC), through its Public Health Department, has intensified the chlorination of water points and disinfection of pit latrines, hospitals and public places.

The Local Authority has also enhanced sensitisation programmes on the prevention measures of the cholera disease.

These activities are being rolled out in all seven constituencies of the District, with priority given to the hot spot areas such as Matero, Kanyama, Munali and Mandevu Constituencies.

Members of the public have been advised to boil or chlorinate their water before drinking, as it has been noted that in some places, most water points are near pit latrines, hence becoming a contamination point.

The residents have also been urged to practice good hygiene by washing hands frequently with soap and clean water.