MINISTRY OF HEALTH RELEASES K1.2 MILLION FOR SOLAR ENERGY AT NEW GWEMBE HOSPITAL
Written by Mafken FM Newsroom on 6 September 2024
By Mafken Staff Reporter
The Ministry of Health has released K1. 2 million kwacha for the connection of solar energy at the New Gwembe District Hospital in Southern Province.
Technology and Science Minister Hon. Felix Mutati says he has been briefed by his Health counterpart Elijah Muchima that the money has been released to ensure that the SmartCare program which the Ministry of Health is implementing at the hospital is successful.
Mr. Mutati says solar energy will ensure that the hospital is powered throughout the period when the country has an energy deficit.
Speaking when he launched the Digital Health Systems Project at the New Gwembe District Hospital, Mr. Mutati said President Hakainde Hichilema is serious when it comes to health delivery.
He said the Head of State has tasked Ministries to ensure that people In outlying areas are not denied their right to government services.
And Health Minister Elijah Muchima says Ministers are delivering because they want to fulfil the mandate President Hakainde Hichilema has given them.
Mr. Muchima says President Hichilema has come as a savior to the people of Zambia and he is delivering on his campaign promises.
