17/09/2025
IKELENG’I CONSTITUENCY RECEIVES AMBULANCE AS MINISTER REITERATES GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ITS PEOPLE.
17/09/2025- Today was an historical moment in the Local Government and Health sector as the nation witnessed the handover of over 100 ambulances to various constituencies in the nation, something that has never been seen before.
With the handing over of the newly acquired ambulances, it means that district such as Ikelenge will now provide timely medical assistance in emergencies by ensuring that patients receive immediate care and transported to medical facilities promptly as well as reaching patients in hard-to-reach locations.
The event that was held in Lusaka at the Lusaka Show ground was graced by the President of the Republic of Zambia through the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Gift Sialubalo.
Speaking during the handover, the Minister said that the ceremony was not just about the handing over of keys but rather governments unwavering commitment to the health and safety of its people.
The Minister added that the ambulances being handed over today, are a lifeline for many, and are, therefore, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to help medical personnel to perform preliminary medical procedures to the patient as they are being transported.
Hon. Sialubalo directed the ministry of health to make sure that all the personnel in charge of the ambulance services are capacity built in basic life support services like emergency and first aid response.
The ambulances were acquired through the financing from the constituency development fund.