News & Media COMMUNITY SENSITIZATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ASSORTED ITEMS by Kenani Mwape January 18, 2024 written by Kenani Mwape January 18, 2024 In continued efforts to halt the cholera epidemic, ZMA-RDAZ visited major cholera hotspots namely: Katambala and Kalukungu Community markets in George Compound. Community sensitization plays a critical role as it empowers the residents with knowledge on how to fight the disease. Led by the Association Secretary General Dr Oliver Kaoma, the team – Dr. Simusika, Dr. Njovu, Dr. Paul Chibwe and others educated the residents on: 1. Vaccinations 3. Usage of Chlorine 2. Hand washing- demonstrated 4. How to use and make ORS. 5. Food and personal hygiene. With the support from Griffins Medicals ltd. and Mum’s Care Hospital, the association distributed various hygiene items to the community. The association bemoans the unsanitary conditions under which the residents are living. Witnessed selling of food products next to garbage, flooded zones, and mixed sewer waste…and calls on government to ensure there is proper WASH infrastructure in these zones. 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Kenani Mwape previous post ZMA VISITS MEMBERS WORKING AT THE CHOLERA TREATMENT CENTER-HEROES STADIUM next post ZMA ‘DATES’ HPCZ You may also like THE RESIDENT DOCTORS OF ZAMBIA 2024 SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE... April 5, 2024 ZMA CONDUCTS MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF THE CAUSE OF... April 4, 2024 ZAMBIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION – STELLENBOSCH BUSINESS SCHOOL ‘INK’... March 20, 2024 ZMA CONDUCTS MEDICAL CERTIFICATION OF THE CAUSE OF... March 20, 2024 THE 2024 ZAMBIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE &... March 9, 2024 Wishing you a Happy International Womens Day March 8, 2024 Partnership for Goals. Expanding the reach with MOREHOUSE... March 4, 2024 ZMA ‘DATES’ HPCZ March 2, 2024 ZMA VISITS MEMBERS WORKING AT THE CHOLERA TREATMENT... January 11, 2024 ZAMBIA HOSTS THE 3RD EDITION OF THE CONFERENCE... November 30, 2023