LIONS CLUB JOIN IN FIGHTING CHOLERA

By Daily News Reporter

The Lions District 413 Zambia has donated materials worth over K460, 000 to the Lusaka City Council (LCC) to assist in the fight against cholera.

Speaking at a donation in Lusaka 413 Lions District Club District Governor Patrick Bulundo stated that the organization was moved to solicit support in a bid to alleviate the suffering of the people in the wake of the cholera outbreak in the country.

Lion Bulundo also commended the LCC public health workers who are on the front line of the fight against cholera, adding that the organization prioritized getting personal protective wear to ensure their safety.

And Her Worship, the Mayor of Lusaka, Ms. Chilando Chitangala, who received the donation, said it was symbolic and a representation of selflessness, goodwill and impactful community service.

She said the Lions had come to the aid of the city at a very critical time when the local authority was faced with a serious public health threat that could disturb people's way of life even further.

"In times of crisis, when communities face challenges such as the threat of cholera, it is the strength, mark of solidarity, empathy and compassion that truly defines us as a people." Chitangala said.

She appreciated the Lions Club District 413 Zambia for their dedication to impacting the lives of ordinary citizens through this donation.

The Mayor said working with the Lions guaranteed that no one would be left behind in ensuring that people, especially those in cholera hotspot areas, had the much-needed attention necessary to speed up the recovery process.

The donation, which was made at the Civic Centre in Lusaka, consisted of personal protective equipment, disinfectants, chemicals, soap, examination gloves and knapsack sprayers.