Health Services – Kawambwa Town Council

Local Government Day

KAWAMBWA DISTRICT HEALTH TEAM

World Prematurity Day

The Department of Health is responsible for providing quality health services to the
people of Kawambwa District.

The department delivers health services to a population served by 36 facilities, including the district hospitals, urban and rural health centers, and health posts. Guided by the Ministry of Health’s vision of providing equity of access to cost-effective, quality health services as close to the family as possible, the district continues to implement targeted interventions across all programs.

HEALTH SERVICES OFFERED
The Health Services offered by the Hospitals include the following;
• In-Patients Services
• Out-Patients Services
• Laboratory Services
• Maternity Services
• Physiotherapy
• Dental
• Eye Clinic

MID YEAR REPORT - 2025

Below is a Comprehensive Overview Report: for Kawambwa District Department of Health Services.

Medical Supplies & Pharmaceuticals

Drug Availability: High at 85-97% across facilities, indicating improved commodity security.

Theft Reports: No reports of theft in the recent period.

Tuberculosis (TB) Programme

Intensified Detection Strategies: Implemented from April to August 2025, targeting health facilities and communities.

Achievements:

150 TB cases notified against a target of 130 (115% achievement).

1 case of Drug-Resistant TB detected and initiated on treatment.

No TB-related deaths reported.

Challenges: Sustaining momentum requires consistent resource availability, timely feedback from laboratories, and continued community engagement.

Nutrition

Early Childhood Development: 27 Community-Based Volunteers (CBVs) trained in ECD linked to 4 Early Childhood Education (ECE) centers.

Child Health Week: Conducted 1st round with coverages of 125% for Vitamin A supplementation and 114% for deworming.

World Breastfeeding Week: Commemorated from August 1-7, 2025, promoting exclusive breastfeeding and optimal complementary feeding practices.

Environmental & Community Health

Keep Zambia Clean, Green & Healthy Campaigns: Sustained community involvement and sensitization.

Vegetation Control: Conducted at cemeteries.

Structured Burial Fees: Introduced.

Community Aerobics: Promoted for healthier lifestyles.

Inspection & Regulatory

Occupancy Certificate: Issued one after compliance verification.

Food Safety: Confiscated unsafe food products during inspections.

Food Handlers: Certified 12.

Business Permits: Approved 11 new.

Waste Management

Routine Waste Collection: Maintained.

Household Waste Pilot Projects: Stalled due to lack of transport, highlighting the need for reliable vehicles.

Disease Burden & Surveillance

Top Causes of Morbidity: Malaria, Diarrhea non-bloody, respiratory tract infections, and gastritis.

Leading Causes of Mortality: Cardiovascular diseases and malaria.

Notable Decline: Malaria incidence linked to ITN distribution, improved diagnostics, and data quality audits.

Surveillance: Detected and responded to suspected cases of polio, measles, and scabies.

Maternal Health

The department has made significant strides in improving maternal health outcomes in the district. Some notable achievements include :

Training and Capacity Building:

40 Safe Motherhood Action Group (SMAG) members trained from Muyembe RHC and Chimfuntu Health Post with Peace Corps support.

3 healthcare workers and 10 community-based distributors trained in family planning self-injection with support from Family Health and Nutrition.

Skilled Delivery Coverage: Increased from 57% to 88% against expected deliveries.

Syphilis Testing: 2,618 pregnant women tested, with 119 cases recorded, giving a positivity rate of 4.5%.

Infrastructure Development

The construction of five maternity annexes is underway in Kawambwa District, funded under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) at a combined cost of over K 5.9 million. These annexes, located in Kawambwa Central and Pambashe Constituencies, will improve access to quality maternal services and reduce distances for expectant mothers. The annexes are reportedly 80% complete and expected to enhance maternal and newborn health outcomes in the district.

-Adapted from the Kawambwa District Health Director’s Report