Anti-epidemic drive gears up

The Times of Zambia
Tuesday, November 06, 2001

SEVERAL institutions and Government departments have stepped up anti-epidemic preparations to thwart imminent outbreaks like cholera.

The strategy which was being executed through the inter-sectoral epidemic preparedness committee, comprising several sub-committees had intensified its campaign.
The committee held a meeting in Ndola yesterday to look at interventions to the imminent outbreaks and how the various sub-committees would be expected to play a vital role towards the common objective.

Ndola district administrator Dennison Chisunka who was the chairman said the committee had prepared adequately through its various sections to ensure good health.

The sub-committees are; environmental health, clinical, resource mobilisation, information, communication and education and rapid response.

The committee comprises; district health management team (DHMT), Zambia Police, Zambia Army, Tropical Disease Research Centre (TDRC) and the Zambia Flying Doctor Services (ZFDS).

Others are, Environmental Council of Zambia (ECZ), Zambia Information Services (ZIS), Ndola City Council and the department of Agriculture.

The rest are; department of Water Affairs, Works and Supply, Community Development and Social Services and other non- governmental organisations (NGOs).

The NGOs involved are Care International, Hope Humana and Church organisations.

Mr Chisunka has requested the sub-committees to ensure they performed their specific roles.

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