UPND HIGHLIGHTS HEALTH SECTOR MILESTONES ON THE COPPERBELT AS NEW DAWN DEVELOPMENT AGENDA GAINS MOMENTUM
Key Takeaways – UPND Health Sector Achievements in Copperbelt
1. Massive Recruitment Drive
• Over 3,000 health workers have been recruited across Copperbelt Province over the last three years, improving service delivery and reducing staffing gaps.
2. Infrastructure Development
• Construction and upgrade of several health facilities, including new hospitals equipped with modern technology such as MRI machines, oxygen plants, and X-ray equipment.
3. Zambia Flying Doctor Service Revitalized
• Outreach programs have increased from 1–2 per month to 8–10 per month.
• Two fixed-wing aircraft and one helicopter now support emergency and rural health services.
4. Enhanced Medical Supply Chain
• Availability of essential medicines and medical supplies has risen from 30% to over 80–90% in many areas.
5. Copperbelt Cancer Hospital Underway
• A new state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility is 70% complete, expected to open by December.
6. Public-Private Partnerships and CDF Use
• Strong collaboration with private sector players and CDF funding has enabled upgrades to roads, mortuaries, laundries, and other hospital infrastructure.
7. Community-Focused Health Services
• Emphasis on bringing healthcare to underserved and remote populations.
• Inclusion efforts underway, such as sign language interpreters for public communication.
8. Strategic Health Planning
• Health posts contextualized as first-aid stations, with referrals made to specialized facilities as per structured health system tiers.
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